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ArticleKlint Kubiak confirms Fernando Mendoza is the No. 2 QBSeptember 11, 2026

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Kubiak would not previously say whether it would be Mendoza or Aidan O'Connell, but the team's depth chart released earlier this week showed the No. 1 overall pick as the No. 2.

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O'Connell loses backup QB job to rookie Mendoza on Raiders depth chart

Aidan O'Connell was passed over for the backup quarterback role behind Kirk Cousins; Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak would not previously say whether it would be O'Connell or rookie Fernando Mendoza, but the team's depth chart released earlier this week confirmed Mendoza as the No. 2 over O'Connell.