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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 GM on Fernando Mendoza: 'His time is coming, but he's got to earn it'Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza experienced both highs and lows during the preseason, and that's to be expected in the eyes of general manager John Spytek.,While Mendoza's results on the field are just starting to play out, Spytek said the top overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft...

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) closer to return than 'some think'Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty might be back in the lineup for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek said. ,Jeanty did not participate in Tuesday's practice as he recovers from an ankle injury. Spytek said he could be back on the field sooner than ex...

Raiders coach not ready to name starting quarterback

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is not ready to name his starting quarterback as he closes the book on his first preseason in Las Vegas.,Kubiak kept the door open for veteran Kirk Cousins and top overall pick Fernando Mendoza following the Raiders' 18-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the presea...

Report: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty believed to have sprained ankle

Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty is believed to have sprained his ankle on Sunday during Raiders practice in Henderson, Nev., according to a co-report from ESPN and NFL Network late Sunday. ,Jeanty dove for an attempted reception on a pass route and fell awkwardly on the indoor turf surface, per...

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty suffers apparent right leg injury in practice

Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty suffered a lower body injury and had to be helped from the field during a Raiders practice Sunday in Henderson, Nev.,Jeanty dove for an attempted reception on a pass route and fell awkwardly on the indoor turf surface. Jeanty stayed down before being helped from ...

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...

NFL preseason roundup: Raiders overcome Fernando Mendoza's pick-6

Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a pick-6 in his second preseason game, but the Raiders rallied for a 22-20 win over the host Houston Texans on Thursday.,Aidan O'Connell drove the Raiders 96 yards in eight plays in the last two minutes, capping the march with a 1-yard touchdown ru...