Raiders' QB Plan Risks Everything | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders’ bold 2026 draft gamble with Fernando Mendoza—drafted first overall to develop behind veteran Kirk Cousins—is now in jeopardy as Mendoza’s been named backup QB. With Cousins, 38, battling injury history and aiming for his first full season since 2022, the team’s entire plan hinges on his durability. Meanwhile, keeping Aidan O’Connell as third-string feels increasingly redundant, leaving the Raiders with a risky, high-stakes quarterback hierarchy that could unravel if Cousins goes down. 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/3086d4024d27a867