Las Vegas got a 2027 third-round pick for a quarterback with 20 touchdowns, and the No. 1 overall pick makes his first NFL start Sunday against Seattle.
The Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Vikings on Tuesday afternoon for a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, and within the hour they had named Fernando Mendoza the starting quarterback. Two moves, one decision. At 4-5, Las Vegas has stopped spending on this season and started spending on the next one.
As most power rankings were published before Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, the Las Vegas Raiders did not slide like a team that just lost its starting quarterback.
Raiders linemen Adam Butler and Will Putnam, the sons of U.S. military veterans, battle each other daily as former undrafted rookies who know what it is to persevere.
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup features the post-trade deadline chatter and roster moves, as well as more intel about the Kirk Cousins trade and more.
Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, relishing his familiarity with the Twin Cities area, the people in the organization and, of course, coach Kevin OâConnellâs offense.
A day after trading starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, the Raiders begin game preparations for their Week 10 matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
In the early years of his career, Raiders GM John Spytek was an operations... The post John Spytek Taking Criticism for his Most Impressive Move as Raidersâ GM appeared first on Raiders Beat.
After the Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, he kept his appointment at Great Clips and expressed his thanks to the organization and fans.
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 free-agent class didn't fare well in Week 9's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but Kirk Cousins' time here was a net positive.
The Las Vegas Raiders are leading the NFL in every defensive category you donât want to be a part of. Total yards, Yards Per game, rushing yards, passing yards, total points and points per game. Defensive coordinatorâŚ
Las Vegas Raidersâ rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will make his starting debut on Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks as he becomes the teamâs full-time starter in wake of Kirk Cousinsâ trade to theâŚ
The Las Vegas Raiders are trying anything they can on defense, and it showed up in our advanced stats study for Week 9's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
When the Raiders host the Seahawks on Sunday, Fernado Mendoza will get the first... The post Daniel Jeremiah Wins Draft Day Debate on Fernando Mendoza appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The trade for Kirk Cousins came together quickly on Tuesday, but the Raidersâ plan... The post Raiders Believe Fernando Mendoza was Ready Before Now appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders were among the biggest headliners at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday as they traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third-round pick, their second of two.âŚ
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Here is what can be learned about the Raiders from a rewatch of their ugly loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which sent the final message the team isnât quite ready to compete this year.
UPDATE: Vikings initial trade offer for Cousins involved a fifth-round pick According to league... The post Schultz Explains How Raiders and Vikings Reached Deal for Kirk Cousins appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas | The Sportsnista The Raiders have officially turned the page at quarterback. Las Vegas traded veteran Kirk Cousins back to the Minnesota Vikings The post Mendoza Era Begins as Raiders Trade Cousins Back toâŚ
In an unsurprising move, the Las Vegas Raiders signed rookie defensive lineman Tim Keenan to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Keenan takes the roster spot left vacant from the Raidersâ trade of quarterbackâŚ
After trading Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings just hours before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, the 2026 No. 1 overall pickâs first regular-season career start is upon us.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek peeled the curtain back on the role that Fernando Mendoza played in the Kirk Cousins trade.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round pick (the Vikingsâ second in the round) Tuesday. it opens the door for the Raiders play No. 1 overall draft pick FernandoâŚ
After the trade that sent Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, the Raiders on Tuesday named Fernando Mendoza, the top overall draft pick, as their starting quarterback.
The was a lot of speculation in the last few weeks around what the... The post Reports Conflict on Maxx Crosby Trade Interest appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Leviâs Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to renew the Battle of the Bay rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers. A rivalry that has meant so much to the two fan bases. Turnovers were theâŚ
The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round pick Tuesday. it opens the door for the Raiders play No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza. Here is a look at the keyâŚ
In a surprise twist, the Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings shortly before the NFL trade deadline pass on Tuesday afternoon, despite still being alive in the AFC playoff pictureâŚ
Minnesota's 6-2 start is being dragged down by dreadful quarterback play, while Las Vegas looks ready to hand the offense over to rookie Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, setting up his reunion with the Vikings ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.
The No. 1 overall draft pick will make his first start for the silver and black at 1:05 p.m. Sunday when the Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. ...
The Las Vegas Raiders have shipped out starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, clearing a path for the beginning of the Fernando Mendoza era.
The Las Vegas Raiders' snap counts and usage during Week 9's game against the San Francisco 49ers unveiled 5 significant alterations to the status quo.
The Raiders could have an opportunity to trade Kirk Cousins before the 1 p.m. NFL trade deadline after the Vikings looked awful at quarterback on Monday night.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jermod McCoy is slowly figuring things out in his suddenly-expanded role. We evaluate his play through two games in the rotation.
The AFC West is taking clear shape after Week 9, as the Las Vegas Raiders are hovering in the middle, way above the Chargers but below the Chiefs and Broncos.
Every indication over the last few days has been that the Raiders are not... The post Raiders Predicted to Trade Kirk Cousins to MIN appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Raiders arenât expected to trade Kirk Cousins before Tuesday afternoonâs deadline, but thereâs... The post Could Mondayâs Game Push Vikings to Trade for Cousins? appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Several players could potentially be available should the Raiders decide to sell ahead of Tuesdayâs trade deadline. Here is a look at what they could be worth.
Photo Credit: Eric Nguyen, Vegas Sports Today SANTA CLARA, CA â The Las Vegas Raiders fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 38-17, in a Bay The post Photo Gallery: Raiders Fall to 49ers in Week 9 Loss appeared first on VegasâŚ
With the trade deadline set for 1 p.m. Tuesday and Las Vegas sporting a 4-5 record, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak didnât offer any insight Monday to what it might or might not do.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is right to defend defensive coordinator Rob Leonard in the way that he did after the loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
With each passing week, it seems like the Raiders are struggling to find answers... The post On Raiders Defense, âTruthful Conversations are Going to Have to Be Hadâ appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders will stick with defensive coordinator Rob Leonard despite the team tying an NFL record by allowing 30 points in six consecutive games.
With about 24 hours until the NFL trade deadline, nobody with a phone full... The post Maxx Crosby Wants to Stay With the Raiders, and the Numbers Back Him Up appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Cinco entregas de balĂłn condicionaron el partido para Las Vegas, que no pudo aprovechar las oportunidades que tuvieron para acercarse en el marcador ante los 49ers.
Positives and negatives from the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9, including Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Rob Leonard and more.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been part of trade rumors with the deadline approaching. The Raiders need to at least pick up the phone and listen should it ring.
Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer form the most productive tight end duo in the NFL, but both players fumbled as part of a comedy of errors in a loss to the 49ers.
Everything to know about the Las Vegas Raiders before the trade deadline, from the latest rumors to Klint Kubiak and John Spytek's approach to realistic moves.
The Seattle Seahawks got the win they needed against the Arizona Cardinals, but they didnât exactly get favorable results elsewhere in the NFC standings. As expected, the San Francisco 49ers dispatched the Las VegasâŚ
At 4-5 and not a contender, the Raiders have Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby but not a clear-cut course to chart with the NFL trade deadline approaching Tuesday.
In this episode of Vegas Sports Sunday, the Review-Journalâs Dominic Lavoie and Heidi Fang assess what allowed the 49ers to pick up an easy win over the Raiders.
The Raiders fell behind 14-0 and gave the football away five times in the second half of an old-fashioned beatdown administered by the San Francisco 49ers.
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby reiterated his desire to remain with the organization that drafted him despite Sundayâs loss that dropped the Raiders below .500.
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