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ArticleKirk Cousins trade grades as Raiders-Vikings swap QB for draft pick
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the Raiders were free to draft Fernando Mendoza with the first-overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, but take their time with him. That opened the door to Cousins starting the year, but now that the season has stabilized and it looks as if the Raiders are likely going to be out of the playoff picture, they can turn to Mendoza, having given him some time to learn.
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Mendoza gets runway to develop as Raiders' QB after Cousins trade.

Mendoza was drafted first overall by the Raiders in 2026 and is positioned to develop with time while Cousins started the season; the trade of Cousins now allows the Raiders to turn to Mendoza as their young quarterback, having given him time to learn the system.

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