Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new starting quarterback after trading Geno Smith. Reports suggest the team might consider signing Kirk Cousins as a temporary player while waiting for rookie Fernando Mendoza to be ready to start.
Key Facts
- The Raiders traded their 2025 starter Geno Smith.
- They plan to pick Fernando Mendoza, the recent Heisman Trophy winner, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The team may not want Mendoza to start immediately.
- Kirk Cousins is being considered as a temporary quarterback for the Raiders.
- Cousins played for the Atlanta Falcons previously and has 167 NFL starts.
- He is a four-time Pro Bowler, which means he was selected four times to play in the annual All-Star game.
- Cousins has completed 61.7% of his passes during his recent season with the Falcons.
- The Rams and Packers also show interest in Kirk Cousins.
