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Raiders Hire Klint Kubiak, Draft Mendoza First Overall

8/5/2026

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After firing head coach Pete Carroll following a 3-14 season, the Raiders hired head coach Klint Kubiak, who praised his players’ professionalism.
Kubiak, a former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Mendoza began training camp behind veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and said he is patient, wants to learn from Cousins, and wants the team to win.

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After firing head coach Pete Carroll following a 3-14 season, the Raiders hired head coach Klint Kubiak, who praised his players’ professionalism.
Kubiak, a former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Mendoza began training camp behind veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and said he is patient, wants to learn from Cousins, and wants the team to win.