# ‘It’s time’ – Raiders fans react to Fernando Mendoza being named QB1 after Kirk Cousins trade > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/906422 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 10 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 AM · Read it: The 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. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 10, 2026, 1:43 PM: [Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders who turn to Fernando Mendoza as their starting QB]() — Fox News (TV network, United States) Kirk Cousins returns to the Minnesota Vikings in a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, sending draft picks for the quarterback. - Nov 10, 2026, 1:57 PM: [NFL trade deadline: Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza]() — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom) Minnesota 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. - Nov 10, 2026, 2:01 PM: [Kirk Cousins is returning to Vikings after trade deadline deal with Raiders]() — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States) The Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Raiders before the NFL trade deadline, bringing back the quarterback who led Minnesota from 2019 to 2023 and made three Pro Bowls with the team. - Nov 10, 2026, 2:04 PM: [Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins opens door for Fernando Mendoza]() — NY Post (Newspaper, United States) Fernando Mendoza spent the first nine games of his NFL career one play away from taking over the Raiders. Turns out, all it took was a phone call from Minnesota. The Raiders are finalizing a trade for Kirk Cousins to the Vikings on Tuesday for a third-round pick, sending the veteran quarterback back to a... - Nov 10, 2026, 2:26 PM: [With Kirk Cousins Traded, Fernando Mendoza Becomes Raiders' Starting QB]() — Fox Sports (Sports, United States) Kirk Cousins has been dealt to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving the Las Vegas Raiders' QB1 spot open for 2026's first overall pick. - Nov 10, 2026, 2:27 PM: [After Kirk Cousins trade, Fernando Mendoza will be the Raiders' starting QB going forward]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) The draft's top pick will make his first NFL regular-season start against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks. - Nov 10, 2026, 5:25 PM: [Kirk Cousins Delivers Heartfelt Message to Mendoza After Raiders Trade]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) Kirk Cousins made a class-act move as he exits Las Vegas for Minnesota. - Nov 10, 2026, 6:39 PM: [“Go Get Em”: Kirk Cousins Bids Goodbye to Fernando Mendoza & Raiders After Blockbuster Trade to Vikings]() — EssentiallySports (Sports) November 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 - Nov 11, 2026, 5:52 AM: [Cousins to Vikings, Mendoza as Raiders' QB1? Let's size up this deadline trade]() — ESPN (Sports, United States) We answered big questions surrounding the trade of quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders to the Vikings. - Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 AM: [‘It’s time’ – Raiders fans react to Fernando Mendoza being named QB1 after Kirk Cousins trade]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) The 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.