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Raiders announce veteran Kirk Cousins as starting quarterback

7/29/2026

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Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback.
Kubiak said Cousins earned the role by playing really good football and will begin reps on July 29, 2026.
Rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and backup Aidan O’Connell will push Cousins for the job.
The Raiders signed Cousins in April after his release from the Atlanta Falcons, marking his 15th NFL season.

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Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback.
Kubiak said Cousins earned the role by playing really good football and will begin reps on July 29, 2026.
Rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza and backup Aidan O’Connell will push Cousins for the job.
The Raiders signed Cousins in April after his release from the Atlanta Falcons, marking his 15th NFL season.