# Mendoza officially named Raiders' QB1: Top pick 'passed every test,' says GM

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2 outlets covering · First listed: ESPN, Nov 10, 2026, 7:16 PM · Read it: <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50447756/raiders-name-fernando-mendoza-starting-qb-trading-kirk-cousins>

No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza was officially named the Raiders' starting quarterback Tuesday after the team traded Kirk Cousins to the Vikings.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 7:16 PM: [Mendoza officially named Raiders' QB1: Top pick 'passed every test,' says GM](<https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50447756/raiders-name-fernando-mendoza-starting-qb-trading-kirk-cousins>) — ESPN (Sports, United States)
  No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza was officially named the Raiders' starting quarterback Tuesday after the team traded Kirk Cousins to the Vikings.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:25 AM: [Raiders GM says Fernando Mendoza 'passed every test' to earn starting job after Kirk Cousins trade](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/raiders-gm-fernando-mendoza-passed-every-test-earn-starting-job-kirk-cousins-trade>) — Fox News (TV network, United States)
  Fernando Mendoza will make his first career start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after the Las Vegas Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to Minnesota.