Fowler: Kirk Cousins expected to be named starter
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to name Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
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What happened
One quarterback will start for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Kirk Cousins is expected to be named the starter. The decision comes after a series of comments from coach Klint Kubiak and other personnel.
Cousins has been the subject of speculation since joining the team. The Raiders have been evaluating their quarterbacks during the preseason. The team's decision will impact the roster and game strategy.
The announcement is anticipated soon.
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Who reported it (11)
- 49ers 18-12 Raiders (Aug 27, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 1d ago
- New Raiders Rumors Reveal Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB1 Decision Ahead of 2026 NFL Season Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Raiders Could Make Stunning Fernando Mendoza Decision After Taking Him No. 1 Overall Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Raiders News: Klint Kubiak won’t commit to naming the starting QB Silver And Black Pride · 1d ago
- Kirk Cousins is sealed to the fate he tried to avoid with the Vikings The Viking Age · 1d ago
- Gutierrez: The lessons, not the numbers, mattered for Fernando Mendoza Raiders.com · 1d ago
- Mike Golic Makes Feelings Clear on Raiders QB Battle With Blunt Kirk Cousins Take Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Raiders coach throws receiver under bus, lets Fernando Mendoza off hook: ‘an excellent throw’ Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Klint Kubiak gives another non-answer on the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 starter Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Klint Kubiak Throws Raiders WR Under the Bus After Fernando Mendoza's INT Against 49ers Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Fowler: Kirk Cousins expected to be named starter NBC Sports · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
Who is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders?
Kirk Cousins is expected to be named the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
What has been the focus of recent comments from the Raiders' coaching staff?
Recent comments from the Raiders' coaching staff have focused on the quarterback battle, particularly involving Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.
When is the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 game?
Coverage does not yet specify the date of the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 game.
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