Raiders' Aidan O'Connell may exit Vegas amid roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
As the NFL roster cutdown day approaches, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell faces uncertainty regarding his future with the team. With Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza expected to fill key quarterback roles, O'Connell may not have a place on the 53-man roster. Experts suggest the Raiders could potentially trade him before the cuts, with reports indicating that he has likely played his last snap in Las Vegas. Additionally, the team is grappling with a decision on their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, with calls for Mendoza to take the lead.
- •Roster cuts reduce teams from 90 players to 53.
- •Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza are likely the top QBs.
- •O'Connell's potential trade market is under consideration.
- •Mendoza is advocated for as the starting quarterback.
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