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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Cousins is the most likely Week 1 starter for the Raiders as a veteran bridge quarterback. The Raiders drafted Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick with hopes he can be their quarterback of the future, but signed Cousins in free agency to start initially. Las Vegas' investment in Cousins suggests he'll start at least the first few games of the season, allowing Mendoza to work up to NFL speed on the bench. However, there is a chance Mendoza shines in training camp and preseason action to the point where the Raiders' brass decides there's no reason to wait. Injuries could also be a factor with Cousins entering his age-38 season three years removed from an Achilles injury.
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PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins is tied for seventh all-time in NFL history with seven seasons of a 95+ passer rating, joining elite company including Drew Brees (14 seasons), Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers (12 each), and Steve Young. Cousins' efficiency metrics demonstrate veteran consistency; spanning 2019-21 under new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak (who was his quarterbacks coach or offensive coordinator), Cousins posted passer ratings of at least 103.1 in all three seasons. Expected to start for Las Vegas in 2026 while the team develops rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
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NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is the captain of the offense and was named the starter to begin training camp by Coach Klint Kubiak. The four-time Pro Bowl selection is not getting ahead of himself, stating 'You're only as good as your last throw [and] your last practice. You try to every day go out and earn that opportunity, and never take anything for granted.' Cousins played well during the first week of camp, making a couple of big throws during Thursday's practice. His connection with tight end Brock Bowers has looked strong, with the majority of his throws going to Bowers or checkdowns. Cousins connected with Bowers for a pair of touchdowns during Friday's red zone period.
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PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL
Quarterback Kirk Cousins was named the starter to begin training camp by Coach Klint Kubiak. Cousins played well during Thursday's practice, making a couple of big throws. His connection with tight end Brock Bowers has looked strong, and he connected with Bowers for a pair of touchdowns during Friday's red zone drills. The majority of his throws have been to Bowers or checkdowns. Cousins said 'You're only as good as your last throw [and] your last practice. You try to every day go out and earn that opportunity, and never take anything for granted.'
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PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026Silver And Black Pride
Kirk Cousins is tied for seventh all-time in NFL history with seven seasons of 95+ passer rating, placing him alongside all-time greats like Steve Young (7 seasons), Tom Brady (12 seasons), Aaron Rodgers (12 seasons), and Drew Brees (14 seasons). Cousins last achieved a 95+ rating in 2023 with Minnesota. During 2019–2021 under new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak (who was either Cousins' quarterbacks coach or offensive coordinator), Cousins posted passer ratings of at least 103.1 in all three seasons, suggesting potential for sustained efficiency under Kubiak's system.
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PositiveNewsJul 31, 202632BeatWriters
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Raiders camp Day 3 is done. Lots of TDs today as team ran red zone periods. Kirk Cousins and Brock Bowers connected on a pair of scores. Fernando Mendoza had a nice back shoulder TD to Malik Benson. First INT came as Taron Johnson picked off Cousins off Darien Porter PBU in 7on7.

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PositiveValueJul 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Cousins is available at a dirt-cheap price (ECR: QB41) as a buy-low candidate despite entering his age-36 season and showing clear decline. However, he's playing in a familiar scheme with Klint Kubiak calling plays—the two worked together with the Vikings. The Raiders want Fernando Mendoza to sit for most of the season, though the source expresses skepticism about this plan actually happening. If Mendoza does sit, Cousins becomes a veteran quarterback at a bargain price throwing to Brock Bowers and handing off to Ashton Jeanty. For contenders seeking quarterback depth, Cousins makes sense at his current cost.
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PositiveValueJul 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Cousins is entering his age-36 season and clearly in decline, but he's playing in a familiar scheme with Klint Kubiak calling plays—the two worked together with the Vikings. The Raiders want Fernando Mendoza to sit for most of the season, though the source is skeptical this will happen. However, if it does, Cousins provides veteran QB depth at a dirt-cheap price while throwing to Brock Bowers and handing off to Ashton Jeanty. The source recommends him for contenders seeking QB depth.
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PositiveNewsJul 30, 202632BeatWriters
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#Raiders just wrapped up practice. It was a strong day for the offense. - Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins were solid. Mendoza completed a 25-yard pass to Deven Thompkins and then made an impressive throw near the sideline to Brandon Johnson. - Cousins avoided pressure from Crosby before completing a PA throw to Brock Bowers. -Ashton Jeanty bounced to the outside before sprinting down the sideline for a big gain. - Zeke Masses continues to split first team reps with Darien Porter. - DL Tonka...

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins will open training camp as the Raiders' starting quarterback ahead of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Raiders HC Klint Kubiak stated "Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback. He's the guy, and he's gonna get a ton of reps. And he deserves it because he's played really good football." Cousins received most first-team reps during spring workouts (OTAs and mandatory minicamp) and was signed in free agency to serve as the Week 1 starter while Mendoza learns from the sideline.
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PositiveDepth ChartJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins will open training camp as the Raiders' starting quarterback ahead of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Raiders HC Klint Kubiak confirmed Cousins is "the guy" and will get "a ton of reps" because "he's played really good football." Cousins played most first-team reps during spring workouts (OTAs and mandatory minicamp) and was signed in free agency to serve as the Week 1 starter while Mendoza learns from the sideline.
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PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins is the Raiders' starting quarterback entering training camp and will receive significant reps. Head coach Klint Kubiak stated Cousins 'is the guy' and 'deserves' the reps because 'he's played really good football.' Kubiak praised Cousins' spring performance as 'excellent' and emphasized the team brought him 'here to play really good football,' with his veteran presence and mentorship as secondary benefits of his on-field performance.
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PositiveDepth ChartJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kirk Cousins is the confirmed starting quarterback for the Raiders entering training camp. Head coach Klint Kubiak stated: "When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins [is] the starting quarterback. He's the guy. He's gonna get a ton of reps. He deserves it. He's played really good football." Cousins was signed to a two-year contract prior to the draft to provide veteran presence and allow the team to ease rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza into his role.
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