Kirk Cousins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kirk Cousins needs just three touchdown passes in Raiders’ next game to become part of rare NFL QB list

Kirk Cousins could enter a unique list that has previously helped QBs win the prestigious MVP award with three touchdown passes against the New England Patriots.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Tom Brady makes decision on Raiders rankings after loss

Tom Brady makes decision on Las Vegas Raiders rankings after loss to Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders’ unbeaten start officially came to an end in Week 4 after a narrow 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Patriots icon Rodney Harrison shares Tom Brady warning for Mike Vrabel ahead of Raiders game

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 5 games

NFL executive makes trade predictions about Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr., Browns' Jerry Jeudy

The 'NFL 200-TD-pass club' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 5 games

Here are three potentially significant individual matchups that will be taking place in Sunday's and Monday's games.

Commanders reveal Jayden Daniels' status for game vs. Giants

Browns' stance on Deshaun Watson's future revealed by team insider

Mike McDaniel predicted to get replaced amid Chargers' ugly start

Analyst has wild prediction about Jets' Aaron Glenn before Browns game

Lions predicted to make major move to try to save their season

DK Metcalf has blunt response when asked about facing Sauce Gardner

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QB rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 9

4 Stats that Explain how Kirk Cousins is Keeping the Raiders’ Offense Rolling

Kirk Cousins has been a key catalyst to the Raiders’ quick turnaround. The veteran quarterback was brought in to be a bridge quarterback while the Raiders rebuilt, but now Las Vegas could be pushing for a playoff spot. Any thoughts of Fernando Mendoza taking over the Raiders’ offense in 2026 have been put on hold.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 8

Raiders' Kirk Cousins is already matching franchise records

Cousins has the Raiders off to a 3-1 start and is matching franchise records in the process.

Raiders response to first loss centers on corrections

Five potential NFL trades: Change of scenery for young wideouts, 49ers go all-in and more

Raiders, tight ends pose challenge for injured Patriots at home

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 8

Raiders make sense as trade destination for Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr.

Raiders could be trade destination for underutilized former first-round WR

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the market for a wide receiver, and a new mock trade suggests the Arizona Cardinals send Marvin Harrison Jr. to the AFC West.

Kirk Cousins News / EasySportz / October 7

Kirk Cousins Is Reviving His Career in Las Vegas

Not many people expected Kirk Cousins to become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 NFL season. At 38 years old, Cousins entered the year with plenty of questions surrounding his future.

NFL News / NFL Spin Zone / October 6

NFL Power Rankings: Kirk Cousins shockingly rising in AFC QB rankings

Without good quarterback play, no team in the NFL is going to sustain any sort of success. Sure, you can get by with average play at the most important position in sports, but it's simply not sustainable for the long-term.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / October 6

Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders are both winners from $22.5m Kirk Cousins decision

The Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders are both winners from their decisions on Kirk Cousins. And so is the veteran quarterback. Kirk Cousins‘ stint with the Atlanta Falcons was a complicated one.

NFL News / HITC / October 5

Chiefs’ Chris Jones sends ‘warrior’ message to Kirk Cousins after Raiders loss

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones had plenty of praise for Kirk Cousins after the quarterback helped the Las Vegas Raiders push his team all the way in Week 4.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins takes the blame for final-play blunder vs. the Chiefs and reveals what he should have done

The Las Vegas Raiders nearly beat the Kansas City Chiefs and had a chance to tie it at the end, as Kirk Cousins threw an interception. The Las Vegas Raiders just showed everyone that they are the real deal.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

AFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Jim Harbaugh, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos OLB Jahfari Harvey said he got the call on Monday to sign with the practice squad: “It feels great to get that call. I was ready to put in some work… I’ve just been working on the scout team right now.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3

Cardinals, Chiefs, 49ers Had Offseason Interest In Kirk Cousins

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins stayed on the free agent market for almost a month after the Falcons released him in March. It wasn’t for lack of options, though.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 3

Raiders 3-0 start faces biggest test against Chiefs

Three games into the season, the Raiders have already shown they can win in different ways. They have leaned on Kirk Cousins and an offense that has consistently found the end zone.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 3

Why Kirk Cousins Has Earned 'A Tremendous Amount of Respect' from Steve Spagnuolo

The Las Vegas Raiders' long-term future will largely be determined by a quarterback who the Kansas City Chiefs don't expect to see on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / The Lead / October 2

Who Are the Biggest Fantasy Football Surprises So Far?

The NFL season is three weeks deep and has already delivered plenty of surprises. The same is true for fantasy football. Some players have fallen short of expectations, while others have exceeded them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4

Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven't even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline.

NFL insider shares fresh Maxx Crosby trade update as 3-0 Raiders prepare to face 3-0 Chiefs

Raiders, Chiefs collide with AFC West lead, 4-0 start in play

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 2

Outsider’s Edge: Kirk Cousins Oozing of Machismo is a Great Thing for Raiders Offense; Fernando Mendoza

Who had Kirk Cousins throwing for nine touchdowns in his first three games as the Las Vegas Raiders‘ starting quarterback? Raise your hand. Now take that hand and sharply slap yourself, you liar.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Lawrence is a dark-horse MVP candidate ... and so is Cousins

Trevor Lawrence is a dark-horse MVP candidate ... and so is Kirk Cousins

Lawrence and Cousins probably aren't the first names that come to mind when discussing the MVP.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Report shares how Klint Kubiak impressed Raiders' Tom Brady during interview process

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid renewed trade rumors

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Las Vegas Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Is Pushing the Rookie Plan to the Background

The Las Vegas Raiders have little reason to accelerate their quarterback transition after Kirk Cousins delivered another three-touchdown performance in Sunday’s 35-27 comeback win over the New Orleans Saints.

Las Vegas Raiders News / EasySportz / September 23

Kirk Cousins Has the Raiders Rolling as Las Vegas Starts 2-0

The Las Vegas Raiders are off to their hottest start in years, and Kirk Cousins is quickly becoming a major reason why. After defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sunday, the Raiders are now 2-0 for the first time since 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 18

Report details how Raiders' Mendoza has handled serving as Cousins' backup

Report details how Raiders' Fernando Mendoza has handled serving as Kirk Cousins' backup

For a piece published on Friday, Sam Warren of The Athletic detailed how Mendoza has thus far accepted being the Raiders' QB2.

Fernando Mendoza's mom opens up about his relationship with Tom Brady

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about Raiders managing his snaps amid trade rumors

Chargers, Raiders enter early-season clash off surprising results

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 16

Kirk Cousins Could Be the One Thing Holding the Raiders Back

Although the Las Vegas Raiders easily won at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Kirk Cousins showed some red flags that could haunt the team this season. Because the matchup was against a lackluster Miami Dolphins squad, Sin City entered as the favorite.