Los Angeles, United States, Sept 2, 2026 (AFP) - Raiders to start Cousins over top NFL Draft pick Mendoza

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2026-09-03

Number one NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza will not begin this season's opening game as the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday named experienced quarterback Kirk Cousins as their starter. Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza will have to wait his turn after new coach Klint Kubiak put his early faith in 38-year-old veteran Cousins, who will start for his fourth NFL franchise. "Kirk's going to be the starting quarterback," Kubiak told a press conference. "He......

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