With Kirk Cousins Traded, Fernando Mendoza Becomes Raiders' Starting QB

First reported by Guardian at Tue 1:57 PM · 9 outlets in all

1. CBS Sports54mKirk Cousins traded to Vikings: Raiders gave QB option to stay or leave franchise, per reportMinnesota gave up a third round pick to bring back Cousins
2. The Athletic(subscription required)3hHow Fernando Mendoza changes the Raiders offense ahead of his first NFL startWith Kirk Cousins traded on Tuesday, the rookie is set to start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
3. Fox News4hRaiders GM says Fernando Mendoza 'passed every test' to earn starting job after Kirk Cousins tradeFernando Mendoza will make his first career start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after the Las Vegas Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to Minnesota.
4. Yahoo Sports5h‘It’s time’ – Raiders fans react to Fernando Mendoza being named QB1 after Kirk Cousins tradeThe Las Vegas Raiders have confirmed that 2026 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will be the team’s new starting QB after Kirk Cousins was traded.
5. NY Post14hFernando Mendoza vaults to Offensive Rookie of the Year betting favorite after Kirk Cousins tradeFernando Mendoza hasn’t started an NFL game, and he’s the new favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.
6. EssentiallySports16h“Go Get Em”: Kirk Cousins Bids Goodbye to Fernando Mendoza & Raiders After Blockbuster Trade to VikingsNovember 10 has been marked off the calendar, and trades are done and dusted. One of the players who has found a new home is former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. Initially signed up to hold down the fort for them until rookie Fernando Mendoza gets up to speed, the Raiders might have been
7. Sports Illustrated17hKirk Cousins Delivers Heartfelt Message to Mendoza After Raiders TradeKirk Cousins made a class-act move as he exits Las Vegas for Minnesota.
8. Fox Sports20hWith Kirk Cousins Traded, Fernando Mendoza Becomes Raiders' Starting QBKirk Cousins has been dealt to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving the Las Vegas Raiders' QB1 spot open for 2026's first overall pick.
9. Guardian21hNFL trade deadline: Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando MendozaMinnesota acquire veteran quarterback for 2027 pickCousins returns to Vikings after six seasons with teamNo 1 pick Mendoza set to make first NFL startKirk Cousins is heading back to Minnesota.The Vikings have acquired the veteran quarterback from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.