Mendoza Gets Serious Preseason Test | California News

Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza is set to shine in his first preseason game against the Cardinals, with coach Klint Kubiak guaranteeing heavy snaps—including potential reps with starters. After mostly playing second unit behind Kirk Cousins, Mendoza got a surprise start with the first team last Saturday following a bench-clearing incident involving Crosby. The defense’s status remains uncertain as Crosby recovers from knee surgery. Kubiak praised Mendoza’s growth, noting his ability to adapt and avoid repeating mistakes—a key sign of readiness for live-game pressure. This crucial exposure could define his path forward for the Raiders. 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/1279ac7a6d04b30b