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Fernando Mendoza

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Latest reports

10 reports

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Depth chartWeek 10ActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza becomes starting QB following Kirk Cousins' trade to Minnesota.
Player
Fernando Mendoza
New Role
Starting QB
3 more facts on the full report
Fernando MendozaQB, LV Kirk CousinsQB, LV 2 more players or teams on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Nov 10, 2026
Depth chartWeek 9
The Raiders have not received trade inquiries for starting QB Kirk Cousins and plan to keep him while developing No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
Player
Kirk Cousins
Team
Raiders
3 more facts on the full report
Kirk CousinsQB, LV Fernando Mendoza
Depth chartWeek 7
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins.
Action
starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins
Coach
Klint Kubiak
2 more facts on the full report
Fernando MendozaQB, LV Kirk Cousins
InjuryWeek 4Out
Baker Mayfield dislocated thumb expected to sideline QB 3-6 weeks; rookie Jalon Daniels to start.
Injury
dislocated thumb
Timeline
three to six weeks, depending on how quickly he is able to grip the football
1 more fact on the full report
Jalon DanielsQB, TB Athan Kaliakmanis
Depth chart
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, No. 1 overall pick, will not start on opening day, breaking a streak of the last six No. 1 overall quarterbacks starting Week 1.
Player
Fernando Mendoza
Team
Raiders
2 more facts on the full report
Fernando MendozaQB, LV Las Vegas Raiders
Depth chartUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders HC Kubiak has not named a starting QB for the regular season despite benching Kirk Cousins and starting rookie Fernando Mendoza in a 22-20 preseason win over the Texans.
Player Benched
Kirk Cousins
Player Started
Fernando Mendoza
3 more facts on the full report
Kirk Cousins
PerformanceActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza expected to play first half vs. Texans, Aidan O'Connell to replace him second half.
Player
Fernando Mendoza
Team
Raiders
3 more facts on the full report
Fernando Mendoza
PerformanceActive
Fernando Mendoza participates in his first NFL joint practice with the Raiders.
Player
Fernando Mendoza
Team
Raiders
2 more facts on the full report
Fernando MendozaQB, LV Las Vegas Raiders
PerformanceActive
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza expected to get plenty of experience in Thursday preseason opener against Cardinals, coach Klint Kubiak said.
Player
Fernando Mendoza
Team
Raiders
4 more facts on the full report
Fernando MendozaQB, LV Arizona Cardinals
Depth chart
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak announced Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to begin training camp.
Coach
Klint Kubiak
Decision
Kirk Cousins starting QB over Fernando Mendoza
2 more facts on the full report
Kirk CousinsQB, LV Fernando MendozaQB, LV

Players in the news

Kirk CousinsQB, LV
Fernando MendozaQB, LV
Amani HookerDB, TEN
Keenan AllenWR, IND
Tyler GoodsonRB, DAL

Teams in the news

Las Vegas RaidersLV
Minnesota VikingsMIN
Buffalo BillsBUF
Tennessee TitansTEN
San Francisco 49ersSF

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Fernando MendozaQB, LV

1 more player or team on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 21, 2026

QB, LV

Las Vegas Raiders

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 20, 2026

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 18, 2026

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@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 11, 2026

1 more player or team on the full report

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