Kubiak does not name Raiders' starting QB after preseason finale
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Following the Raiders' preseason finale on Thursday, coach Klint Kubiak declined to name a regular-season starting quarterback. His handling of the quarterback rotation implies a possible start for Kirk Cousins in Week 1. The team's decision comes amid struggles from quarterback Mendoza during the preseason. Further clarity about the starting QB may emerge before the regular season begins on September 10.
- •Klint Kubiak did not announce a starting QB after the preseason finale.
- •Kirk Cousins may be favored to start in Week 1.
- •Mendoza has struggled during the preseason.
- •Regular season begins September 10 for the Raiders.
- 7:02 AMESPN — Kubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB
"Fernando Mendoza concluded his first NFL preseason with another uneven outing and once again did not log a snap with the first-string offensive linemen. All signs point to Kirk Cousins winning the starting quarterback job. Even so, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is still not ready to make his decision. If the squad has competitive […] The post Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Raiders coach Klint Kubiak refused to name a regular-season starter after Thursday's preseason finale, although his utilization hints at Kirk Cousins getting the call in Week 1.
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External links- ESPNAug 28, 2026, 7:02 AMKubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak refused to name a regular-season starter after Thursday's preseason finale, although his utilization hints at Kirk Cousins getting the call in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:01 AMRaiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB
Fernando Mendoza concluded his first NFL preseason with another uneven outing and once again did not log a snap with the first-string offensive linemen. All signs point to Kirk Cousins winning the starting quarterback job. Even so, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is still not ready to make his decision. If the squad has competitive […] The post Raiders' Kirk Cousins isn't bothered by Klint Kubiak refusing to name starting QB appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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