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Fernando Mendoza is no longer in Kirk Cousins’ shadow, but he got one final message from his vet. Following the news that Cousins was traded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings, the 38-year-old quarterback shared an Instagram post …
The Las Vegas Raiders still are not starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and all levels of the organization remain adamant that there is no rush to do so. In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Raiders owner Mark Davis made clear he was not putting …
The Las Vegas Raiders have responded to talk about a quarterback controversy by trying to argue there isn’t one to begin with. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said in no uncertain terms Monday that Kirk Cousins will remain his starting quarterback, …
It appears that a change is needed for the Las Vegas Raiders to stop the bleeding. Will that mean a transition from Kirk Cousins to rookie Fernando Mendoza? That’s still up in the air, even after the Raiders suffered their fourth consecutive …
Fernando Mendoza is still waiting for his chance to get the keys to the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, but he’s doing what he can behind the scenes to be ready. For now, Mendoza remains in the shadow of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is still the …
Kirk Cousins has apparently infected Fernando Mendoza with a case of postgame calories. In a photo shared on X by Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a smiling Cousins is seen on the same table at In-N-Out by Las Vegas Raiders teammates …
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza was supposed to compete for the starting quarterback job for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. He may start the regular season buried on the team’s depth chart instead. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak …
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to go with Kirk Cousins as their Week 1 quarterback, but coach Klint Kubiak is stubbornly refusing to say so. Kubiak refused to name a quarterback after Thursday’s 22-20 preseason win over the Houston Texans, …
Fernando Mendoza’s first preseason start in the NFL was not exactly too kind to him. The Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza drew the start on Thursday against the Houston Texans. But on his team’s first offensive possession at …
Fernando Mendoza continues to sound like a kid who just grew into an adult overnight. The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback finally got some game action Saturday in his team’s preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Mendoza had a mixed bag …
The Las Vegas Raiders do not have much to worry about when it comes to Fernando Mendoza getting himself into trouble in his new town. The rookie quarterback is famed for his self-discipline and focus, and that is why he has no plans to visit the Las …
Fernando Mendoza will have his time to shine for the Las Vegas Raiders, but for now, he’ll have to stay in the shadows of Kirk Cousins. The Raiders released their first unofficial depth chart on Monday, and the former Indiana Hoosiers star …
Fernando Mendoza had a pretty blunt answer about whether he intends to contribute to Indiana’s NIL fund once he gets his hands on his NFL money. Mendoza was asked during an interview with Front Office Sports whether he has any plans to …
Fernando Mendoza may be setting himself up for a legal battle with The Mouse. The Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza has filed a trademark for the term “Nandolorian,” according to a report this week by attorney Josh Gerben. …
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not thrilled about having to miss OTAs in order to attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. The annual Rookie Premiere connects the new class of NFL rookies with potential sponsors, and Mendoza was among …
By most accounts, Fernando Mendoza is a good guy. He proved that again with a simple gesture that one fan will not forget for the rest of his life. During the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback, wearing his No. 15 Raiders …
