Cousins Named Raiders' 2026 Starter | Las Vegas Raiders News

Kirk Cousins is officially the Raiders’ starting quarterback for the 2026 season, earning the nod over Aidan OConnell and top draft pick Fernando Mendoza after a standout camp and preseason. With 15 NFL seasons, over 45,000 yards, nearly 300 touchdowns, and 88 wins under his belt, Cousins brings veteran poise — completing 76% of his passes in preseason with a TD. Now that the QB battle is settled, the Raiders turn their focus to building around him as they gear up for Week One. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84063e43ba7bd47b