Las Vegas Raiders Extend Quarterback Competition Into Final Preseason Week

By Ryan McFadden · ESPN · 2026-08-21

Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak is delaying his decision on a starting quarterback following the team's narrow preseason victory over the Houston Texans. According to ESPN, the coaching staff opted to rest veteran Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Fernando Mendoza and incumbent A

Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak is delaying his decision on a starting quarterback following the team's narrow preseason victory over the Houston Texans. According to ESPN, the coaching staff opted to rest veteran Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Fernando Mendoza and incumbent A