Kirk Cousins Facing Potential Pressure as Raiders Reevaluate QB Plan

Kirk Cousins currently holds the starting quarterback job for the Las Vegas Raiders, keeping rookie top pick Fernando Mendoza on the bench as originally planned. However, team circumstances may soon press the Raiders to make a switch and start their rookie signal-caller, potentially threatening Cousins' standing as the team's primary passer as Las Vegas navigates its 2026 campaign dynamics.