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ArticleKlint Kubiak open to naming Aidan O'Connell QB2, Fernando Mendoza QB3August 28, 2026

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Kubiak was asked today whether, if Cousins is the starter, Mendoza or Aidan O'Connell will be the backup.

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O'Connell competing with Mendoza for QB2 role; appears positioned to win backup job.

Aidan O'Connell is in contention to be the backup quarterback for the Raiders, competing with rookie Fernando Mendoza for the QB2 role. Coach Klint Kubiak indicated that the decision between O'Connell and Mendoza has not yet been made, but O'Connell appears to be in position to secure the backup role ahead of the first overall pick.