Fernando Mendoza focuses on competing with Kirk Cousins in Raiders camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie deal last week and is preparing for training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders. As the first overall pick, he aims to learn Klint Kubiak's offense while competing with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. Mendoza described their competition as a cooperative effort, focusing on improving together rather than against each other. He will need to maximize his opportunities as a backup while learning from Cousins and the coaching staff. This summer's practices will be pivotal for Mendoza as he seeks to establish himself in the team's quarterback hierarchy.
- •Mendoza signed his rookie deal last week.
- •Raiders training camp opens this week.
- •He aims to learn from Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak.
- •Mendoza emphasizes a cooperative competition with Cousins.
- •Summer practices will be crucial for Mendoza's progress.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Silver Minings: QB Fernando Mendoza is competing, not against, Kirk Cousins
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza: I'm competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins
"Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie deal last week and that leaves the quarterback with nothing to focus on other than football when the Raiders open training camp this week.
"Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza sees himself competing with Kirk Cousins and not against him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:00 PMSilver Minings: QB Fernando Mendoza is competing, not against, Kirk Cousins
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza sees himself competing with Kirk Cousins and not against him.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 7:17 PMFernando Mendoza: I'm competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins
Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie deal last week and that leaves the quarterback with nothing to focus on other than football when the Raiders open training camp this week.
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