Klint Kubiak holds off on naming Raiders' starting quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has not named a starting quarterback ahead of the regular season opener against the Miami Dolphins on September 13. Following a preseason game where Fernando Mendoza struggled, Kubiak indicated that Kirk Cousins, who did not play, is still not officially confirmed as the starter. During training camp, Cousins has mainly worked with the first-string offense, and Kubiak described it as Cousins' job to lose. Despite this, Kubiak emphasized the importance of competition for all positions as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Kirk Cousins sat out a preseason game while Fernando Mendoza struggled.
- •Kubiak wants players to compete for their positions.
- •Raiders face the Miami Dolphins on September 13.
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak not ready to name the Raiders' starting quarterback
"Kirk Cousins looks like the Raiders' Week One starter, but Kubiak is holding off on announcing it.
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