Getty The Raiders have officially listed Fernando Mendoza as their backup quarterback ahead of their Week 1 action
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to open the 2026 campaign with a matchup against the Miami Dolphins, and starting under center for them will be the veteran Kirk Cousins. While the Raiders just used the No. 1 overall pick on Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft, Cousins managed to hold him off throughout training camp and secure the starting job for himself.
If Cousins struggles, Mendoza could see time under center at some point this season, but
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