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ArticleThe Bear’s Den – Another Day, Another Practice, Huge Injury NewsAugust 12, 2026

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Klint Kubiak: Fernando Mendoza will get "plenty of experience" on Thursday vs. Cardinals No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is officially set to make his preseason debut on Thursday night.

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No. 1 pick Mendoza set for preseason debut with plenty of experience planned

No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is officially set to make his preseason debut on Thursday night vs. the Cardinals. Klint Kubiak indicated Mendoza will get plenty of experience in the game, signaling significant playing time for the rookie.

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Source hopes Mendoza plays soon; extended bench time won't help rookie development.

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Needs early playing time; extended bench time hurts rookie development.

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Mendoza may get situational reps in games; franchise priority is keeping him healthy.

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Mendoza's protection prioritized over draft capital; Miller stays.

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Mendoza will have two elite tight ends as primary targets in Kubiak's scheme.

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Raiders' Kirk Cousins knows Fernando Mendoza's time is coming: "It's just a matter of time before it really gets to a point where he looks back and h...

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