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Klint Kubiak not ready to name the Raiders’ starting quarterback

Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has officially delayed the announcement of a starting quarterback for the upcoming season.

By · Published August 21, 2026  10:26 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  17:24 UTC

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The Las Vegas Raiders' coach Klint Kubiak declined to name a starting quarterback after the second preseason game, despite speculation surrounding Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 17 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 24.
  • Primary Driver: Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has officially delayed the announcement of a starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
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One week remains before a final decision on the Raiders' starting quarterback position is required, according to statements from Klint Kubiak. The competition centers on Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, with the team currently declining to designate a starter. ESPN reports that Kubiak explicitly noted the need for additional time, stating, 'We got another week' to finalize the depth chart.

Yahoo Sports, NBC Sports, and the Fantasy Footballers Podcast detail the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the offensive rotation. While heavy.com points to recent organizational decisions regarding both Cousins and Mendoza, the specific nature of those team moves remains unelaborated in current reports. The focus remains strictly on the quarterback battle as the roster continues to adjust ahead of the regular season.

Future updates are expected following the conclusion of the additional week cited by the coaching staff. Documentation regarding the specific criteria Kubiak is using to evaluate the two candidates is currently unavailable. Observers are now waiting for the team to conclude the evaluation period to see which player is named the primary starter.

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Who are the quarterbacks competing for the starting role?

The competition involves Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.

When will the Raiders name their starting quarterback?

Klint Kubiak indicated that the team has another week to make a final decision.

Why has the team not named a starter yet?

Coverage does not specify the reasoning, other than confirming that the decision is being held for at least another week.

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