Raiders sign kirk cousins to mentor rookie qb mendoza

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The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a one-year contract worth $11.3 million to help develop their first overall pick Fernando Mendoza ahead of the 2026 season.

Cousins, a 14-year veteran, has expressed support for the young quarterback while making clear his intent to compete for the starting role. He told NFL Network that Mendoza would be a great addition and that the best player should play, with no issue if that leads to him starting in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.

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Kirk Cousins in Raiders uniform at press conference announcing his one-year $20 million signing, with NFL Draft context.
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Raiders sign Kirk Cousins to one-year $20 million bridge deal ahead of NFL Draft

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The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a one-year, $20 million contract on Thursday, positioning him as a short-term starter and mentor for presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick Indiana's Fernando Mendoza. New coach Klint Kubiak, who worked with Cousins in Minnesota, prefers rookies sit initially. The deal includes roughly half paid by the Raiders—with a $1.3 million minimum and $10 million roster bonus due March 2027—and the rest offset by the Atlanta Falcons after cutting Cousins this offseason.

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One week after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins voiced confidence in competing for the starting role despite the team's plans to select Indiana's Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. On his first official day, Cousins praised Mendoza after a draft visit and film session together, while new coach Klint Kubiak reiterated his preference for rookies to learn behind veterans.

Mendoza celebrates No. 1 pick at home with family, eyes Raiders redemption

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft's first round, skipped the Pittsburgh event to celebrate in Miami with family amid his mother's battle with multiple sclerosis. The Heisman winner, who led the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season and national title, now faces immense pressure to revive a franchise with a history of draft woes.

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Free agency alters 2026 NFL mock draft projections

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Steelers like Miami QB Carson Beck for his 43 starts

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NFL invites 16 prospects to 2026 draft in Pittsburgh

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The NFL has officially invited 16 college prospects to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25. The group includes nine defenders and seven offensive players, as announced in a league press release. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, projected as the No. 1 pick, will not attend.

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