Mendoza Misses Start as Cousins Takes Over | Las Vegas Raiders News

Fernando Mendoza’s rookie contract drama nearly derailed his Raiders debut—his massive signing bonus was the sticking point, delaying training camp and costing him crucial spring reps. Now, with veteran Kirk Cousins named QB1, Mendoza’s absence is paying dividends: Cousins led two scoring drives in the preseason finale, showcasing veteran poise, while Mendoza struggled with accuracy, turnovers, and sacks. The clock’s ticking on Mendoza’s development window—and it’s already running short. 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/1a0c43ad952d1d28