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Fernando Mendoza News / The Spun / August 29
Raiders Might Bury Fernando Mendoza On Week 1 Depth Chart
The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t playing around when it comes to developing rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. It’s been reported several times over the past few months that Kirk Cousins will begin the 2026 season as the Raiders’ starting quarterback.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 29
3 Uncomfortable Truths From the Raiders’ Preseason Finale
The preseason curtain has closed, and real football is finally within reach. But before turning the page, one more storyline demands attention: with roster cutdown day looming, this finale carried real weight for players still fighting for a job.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Klint Kubiak News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Klint Kubiak is Afraid to Name Anyone a Starter
The Raiders have had position battles throughout training camp. If it were up to Klint Kubiak, those battles would never end. The Raiders’ new head coach
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
Raiders Game Review: Key Takeaways From Preseason Finale vs. 49ers
The preseason has concluded for the Las Vegas Raiders after their defeat to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, finishing the prelude to the regular season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Raiders Will Use Tight Ends to Solve Wide Receiver Problem
The Raiders used a healthy dose of two tight end sets on Thursday. Expect that to be a solution to a roster flaw in Las Vegas. Brock Bowers will be the primary option in the passing game, and Klint Kubiak is not even pretending to treat him as a tight end.
Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
What Raiders Will Learn Through Ashton Jeanty Injury
The NFL world collectively held its breath last week when Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury during practice. Jeanty went down after diving for a catch and had to be helped off the field after a fall.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
This Raiders WR Deserves Shot on the Active Roster
The Las Vegas Raiders will soon finalize their 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season. Some players will be obvious roster locks, like defensive end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
Every Raiders Veteran Fighting for a Roster Spot
The Las Vegas Raiders begin making roster cuts this weekend as head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek make difficult decisions about who to retain on the initial 53-man roster.
Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28
Raiders rumors: Kirk Cousins ‘expected’ to be named starter for Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders may be delaying their quarterback announcement, but the expected outcome is becoming increasingly clear. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, people both inside the Raiders’ facility and around the NFL expect Kirk Cousins to eventually be named the Week 1 starter.
Ashton Jeanty News / Total Pro Sports / August 28
Ashton Jeanty’s Ankle Gets Important Update, Leaves Las Vegas Guessing
Ashton Jeanty is not cleared. He is not ruled out. Klint Kubiak used the same line again Friday. “Still on the mend. Still working to get him back,” he said, before adding the part Raiders fans wanted.
Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Fernando Mendoza could open season as Raiders’ No. 3 quarterback
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza was supposed to compete for the starting quarterback job for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. He may start the regular season buried on the team’s depth chart instead.
Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak reveals why we saw more of what fans have been wanting to see all preseason long vs 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers got the best of the Las Vegas Raiders, but Vegas’ starters did look good for a short period of time. The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their final preseason game to the San Francisco 49ers, but the loss did little to overshadow some encouraging moments from an offense still finding its footing under head coach Klint Kubiak.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 28
Every Raiders Player Whose Roster Spot Is in Danger
Starting from the day after the final game of the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Raiders have had an eventful summer. The Raiders made wholesale changes across the board in an effort to improve what has been one of the league's worst rosters and coaching staffs in recent seasons.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 28
Projecting Las Vegas Raiders Practice Squad Post-Training Camp
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders, last night, put the finishing touches on training camp by hosting the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium for the final preseason game.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 28
Surprise Standouts From Raiders Training Camp and Preseason
The Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night marked their third preseason game as well as the end of their training camp practices.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28
Raiders Waiting On Starting QB Decision
Throughout training camp, Kirk Cousins has been seen as the clear favorite to land the starting quarterback job for the Raiders. Preseason action has done nothing to suggest he will not be on the field for Week 1, but an official QB1 decision has not yet been made.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 28
Raiders' Klint Kubiak hints at stunning Fernando Mendoza decision if Kirk Cousins is named QB1
While speaking with reporters on Friday morning (local time), Kubiak seemed to say plenty about his depth chart without confirming that Cousins will get the start for the Raiders' Week 1 home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 28
Raiders' Klint Kubiak shares massive Ashton Jeanty Week 1 update
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. would be the next man up on the depth chart if Jeanty were to miss time.
Tom Brady News / HITC / August 28
What Tom Brady privately told Raiders players they must do to improve ahead of 2026 season
The Las Vegas Raiders have now completed their preseason games ahead of the 2026 season, which Kirk Cousins largely watched from the sideline. Klint Kubiak named Cousins as the starting quarterback for the Raiders earlier in the summer despite drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28
Raiders’ most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
The Las Vegas Raiders have more questions than their 1-2 preseason record might suggest. Across their three preseason contests, the starting offense under veteran Kirk Cousins operated with crisp efficiency during limited snaps.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 26
Maxx Crosby trade to the Bears should still be on the table
Maxx Crosby is with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's a Raider for life, as he's said over and over again. Considering the franchise tried to trade him during the offseason, though, it's really a wide-open possibility that Crosby could get traded again and stick this time.
Malik Benson News / The Raider Ramble / August 25
Outsider’s Edge: Malik Benson’s mental toughness could set him apart in Raiders’ WR battle
Malik Benson’s mental toughness could give the Las Vegas Raiders rookie an edge as an unsettled wide receiver room battles for roster spots and playing time.
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