Raiders Break QB Draft Tradition | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Las Vegas Raiders break a six-year NFL trend by starting veteran Kirk Cousins over top draft pick Fernando Mendoza in their season opener against the Miami Dolphins. Cousins, entering his 15th season and signed to a five-year deal, brings over 44,000 passing yards and nearly 300 touchdowns. Mendoza, the Heisman-winning QB from Indiana, will begin the year as backup, learning from the sidelines. This bold move sets the stage for a fascinating quarterback battle as the Raiders kick off their campaign. 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/f4bfcfb9c83bc28b