Raiders release first unofficial depth chart of 2026 season
The Las Vegas Raiders have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 season, sparking interest in the team's quarterback situation.
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Coverage (10)
- Breakout Raiders facing greatest test yet with first preseason game on the horizon The Sporting Tribune · 1h ago
- Klint Kubiak reveals how much Raiders starters will play in the preseason Just Blog Baby · 1h ago
- Las Vegas Raiders Breakout Candidates. Hezekiah Masses, Tonka Hemingway Silver And Black Pride · 1h ago
- Raiders release first depth chart of 2026: Takeaways, Observations Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Fernando Mendoza Struggling Through Training Camp Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Raiders' Fernando Mendoza: Back with second team Monday CBS Sports · 4h ago
- Raiders news: QB coach Mike Sullivan loves Fernando Mendoza’s work ethic Silver And Black Pride · 4h ago
- What are Year 1 expectations for Fernando Mendoza, other 2026 NFL Draft first-rounders? The New York Times · 4h ago
- Fernando Mendoza is listed as QB2 in first Raiders' depth chart sports.yahoo.com · 4h ago
- Raiders release first unofficial depth chart of 2026 season Raiders.com · 4h ago
Where it stands
The Las Vegas Raiders have released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 season. Fernando Mendoza is listed as the second-string quarterback. This follows his recent practice performance, where he worked with the second team.
The depth chart's release comes amid positive feedback from the team's quarterback coach, Mike Sullivan, who praised Mendoza's work ethic. The New York Times has also weighed in on expectations for Mendoza and other first-round draft picks. The depth chart does not specify the status of the starting quarterback.
CBS Sports and Silver And Black Pride have focused on Mendoza's practice performance and Sullivan's comments. The Raiders' official site has published the depth chart. The New York Times has discussed broader expectations for rookie quarterbacks.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 2h ago.
Answered
Who is the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026?
The first unofficial depth chart does not specify the starting quarterback.
What position does Fernando Mendoza hold on the Raiders' depth chart?
Fernando Mendoza is listed as the second-string quarterback.
What has been said about Fernando Mendoza's performance?
Quarterback coach Mike Sullivan has praised Mendoza's work ethic.
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