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Raiders streaking wrong way, will stick with Kirk Cousins at QBA four-game losing streak will not force the Raiders to make a change at quarterback. ,Head coach Klint Kubiak cleared the air on Monday with a strong commitment to keeping Kirk Cousins as the starter despite Las Vegas losing for the fourth consecutive week on Sunday, 35-21, to the Rams. ,Kubiak ope...

Raiders to consider starting No. 1 pick Fernando MendozaRaiders coach Klint Kubiak will consider whether No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza can be part of the solution as losses mount for Las Vegas since starting the season 3-0. ,The Raiders were plagued by familiar issues as they lost a fourth consecutive game Sunday, 35-21 to the Los Angeles Rams.,"I think at...

Raiders tab Kirk Cousins as starting quarterbackLas Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's time is coming.,It's just not now.,On Wednesday, the Raiders announced veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for their season opener against the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13. Cousins was battli...

Raiders not quite ready to name starting quarterback

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak is in no rush to name a starting quarterback and says the battle between rookie Fernando Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins will continue.,"We got another week. I don't want anyone to be comfortable in their job," Kubiak said after Thursday's preseason road win aga...

Raiders hold Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby out of practice for Friday fight

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby were held out of Saturday's training camp practice for violating the team rules prohibiting fights when they went chest to chest during the Friday session. ,"We have very clear expectations on how we want to practice and how we want to go ...

Raiders No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza OK with QB2 role if team wins

Ready or not, Fernando Mendoza knows he wasn't drafted to be a backup with the Las Vegas Raiders. ,But if the drumbeat from coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek continues to play the tune of Kirk Cousins being the QB1 in Las Vegas, Mendoza said he'll wait his turn. ,Kubiak said as camp...

Raiders strike deal with veteran QB Kirk Cousins

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent confirmed Thursday.,Terms of the deal with the four-time Pro Bowl selection were not immediately available.,Cousins, 37, reunites with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, his position coach and offensive coo...

NFL Roundup: Cardinals officially release QB Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray is officially on the market.,The Arizona Cardinals released Murray on Wednesday, making him a free agent for the first time after seven seasons with the franchise.,Murray was reportedly a priority target of the Minnesota Vikings. He's not the only veteran quarterback who was released on...