Cousins Secures Raiders' Week 1 QB Role
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Kirk Cousins has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season, ending a training-camp competition with Aidan O'Connell and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. The veteran QB, entering his 15th NFL season, brings extensive experience (167 starts, 44,700 passing yards, 298 TDs, 88 wins). In two preseason appearances for Las Vegas, he completed 76.5% of his passes for 101 yards and a TD.
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