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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Listed atop depth chart
Kirk Cousins is listed as the Las Vegas Raiders' top quarterback on the unofficial depth chart for Thursday's preseason game versus the 49ers, according to the team's official site.With coach Klint Kubiak recently declining to formally name a starter, this depth-chart placement offers another sign that Cousins remains the leading option atop Las Vegas' quarterback room. Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell, in that order, appear to remain behind Cousins heading into the Raiders' final preseason contest. It's unclear if Cousins will see any action in that game.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Kubiak not yet ready to name starting QB
Coach Klint Kubiak refused to name Kirk Cousins as the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback following Thursday night's preseason game against the Texans, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.All signs continue to point to Cousins being under center for the Raiders in Week 1 against the Dolphins. As Cousins was given the night off with a host of other presumed starters, No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza was in uniform and had a night to forget, as he completed just eight of 15 passes for 86 yards (5.7 YPA), including a pick-six on his first series.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Kubiak say it's Cousins' 'job to lose'
Coach Klint Kubiak said after Thursday's 27-14 preseason loss to the Cardinals that the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback gig is Kirk Cousins' "job to lose," Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.Kubiak announced at the outset of training camp that Cousins was the team's No. 1 QB, and nothing between then and Thursday's contest seemingly has changed his mind. Cousins led a touchdown drive on his only possession, which culminated in a 13-yard connection between him and TE Michael Mayer. Meanwhile, 2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza fared well himself, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards, one TD and one interception. Considering Kubiak's comments, Cousins appears destined to be under center for Las Vegas to begin Week 1 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Back with starters Monday
The Las Vegas Raiders returned to their usual QB rotation during Monday's practice, with Kirk Cousins working with the first-team offense and Fernando Mendoza with the second unit, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.Per McFadden, Cousins didn't participate in the team period of Saturday's session due to his scuffle with teammate Maxx Crosby during Friday's practice, according to McFadden. Following an off day Sunday, things appear back to normal at practice for the team's top signal-callers, and as the regular season approaches Cousins continues to trend toward drawing the start over Mendoza in Week 1.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Opening camp as starting QB
Coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Tuesday that Kirk Cousins will open training camp as the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports."When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk is the starting quarterback," Kubiak said. "He's the guy, and he deserves it because he's played really good football. But I want Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell to push him." This has been the Raiders' plan all along after Cousins opened spring practices as the QB1. While Cousins may get the Week 1 nod against the Dolphins on Sept. 13, Mendoza is fully expected to make rookie-year starts. Cousins made eight starts for the Falcons last season and completed 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions across 10 total regular-season appearances.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: First QB on field at OTAs
During the team period of Wednesday's OTA practice, Kirk Cousins was the first quarterback on the field, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports.Per the report, Cousins was followed by Aidan O'Connell and then No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, whom the Las Vegas Raiders continue to ease into their offense. While coach Klint Kubiak has yet to provide a timeline for when he'd like to name a starting QB, McFadden suggests that Cousins is the favorite to open the season as the team's No. 1 option, given his ample NFL experience and familiarity with Kubiak's offense. That said, Mendoza -- who has been "as advertised," per Kubiak -- does have time to change that narrative ahead of Week 1, and even if Cousins does handle signal-caller duties for Las Vegas out of the gate in 2026, there's little doubt that Mendoza will rise to the top of the depth chart eventually, given where he was drafted.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Raiders draft QB first overall
Kirk Cousins is set for a quarterback competition with rookie first overall pick Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Mendoza on Thursday after signing Cousins earlier in April. According to McFadden, the Raiders' top brass would prefer not to thrust a rookie quarterback into action immediately, but GM John Spytek said the best player will start. Cousins' edge in experience gives the veteran signal-caller a viable chance to beat out Mendoza, at least initially, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Mendoza eventually take over the starting job at some point during the 2026 regular season.
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Raiders' Kirk Cousins: Reaches deal with Las Vegas
Kirk Cousins agreed Thursday with the Las Vegas Raiders on a contract, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.After being cut by the Falcons earlier in the offseason, Cousins had drawn interest from several teams who were keen on bringing him aboard as a backup. He ultimately opted to head to Las Vegas, where he'll at least temporarily slot in atop the depth chart. The Raiders are widely expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft later this month, but Cousins -- who is in line to earn $20 million fully guaranteed for playing the 2026 season -- per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, could still emerge as the Week 1 starter if Las Vegas isn't eager to rush Mendoza into action right away to begin his NFL career. During his final season in Atlanta, Cousins made 10 appearances (eight starts) and completed 61.7 percent of his passes for 6.4 yards per attempt and a 10:5 TD:INT.
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Kirk Cousins: Released by Atlanta
The Falcons released Kirk Cousins on Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.Cousins was informed of his release in February, or perhaps even earlier, but it didn't become official until Wednesday afternoon with the start of the league year. Rumored fits include one of his former squads, Minnesota, though even desperate teams may view Cousins only as a backup at this point. He'll turn 38 in August, so retirement wouldn't come as a surprise.
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Falcons' Kirk Cousins: Will be released March 11
Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday that the team has informed Kirk Cousins he will be released March 11, the first day of the new league year, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.Cousins restructured his contract with Atlanta in early August to provide the team with increased cap flexibility, and now the Falcons will owe him $67.9 million guaranteed if he's still on the roster at the start of the new league year. Finding a trade partner prior to that date is highly unlikely, and as a result the 37-year-old quarterback will be released. Quarterback-needy teams may see Cousins as a candidate for a starting gig in 2026, while Atlanta will need to prioritize finding another reliable option at the position while Michael Penix (knee) works his way back from November surgery to address a torn left ACL.
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