Kirk Cousins Traded to Vikings as Fernando Mendoza Takes Over as Raiders Starting Quarterback
And we have a blockbuster on this fine Tuesday. Kirk Cousins has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings as Fernando Mendoza takes over as the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback. The Raiders are trading four-time Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings for a 2027 pick.
ESPN’s NFL insider, Adam Schefter, reported on the silver and black trade decision. Schefter reveals,
“Trade: The Raiders are trading QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, per Ian Rapoport and me. The Vikings are trading a 2027 third-round pick for Kirk Cousins.
Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will now take over as the starting QB following Kirk Cousins’ trade to Minnesota. Las Vegas is 4-5, and Mendoza’s first two career starts will come against the Seahawks and Broncos, two of the NFL’s top defenses.
The last time Kirk Cousins suited up for the Vikings was in 2023 against the Packers at Lambeau Field. He’s now back in Minnesota in 2026, and his first game could come Sunday against Green Bay at Lambeau Field.
Kirk Cousins still hasn’t had a bye this season, and is now joining a Vikings’ team that already had its bye. If he suits up right away, there’s a scenario in which he plays 18 regular-season games this season.”
Kirk Cousins Traded to Vikings as Fernando Mendoza Takes Over as Raiders Starting Quarterback
So then, Cousins returns to Minnesota for the playoff push and the Las Vegas Raiders enter a new era. Their rookie quarterback will get his first start in the NFL. Mendoza was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. Mendoza will face off against the Seahawks and Broncos defenses for his first 2 career starts.
Raiders remaining schedule with Fernando Mendoza as QB1:
Week 10 vs Seahawks
Week 11 @ Broncos
Week 12 @ Browns
Week 13 BYE
Week 14 vs Chargers
Week 15 vs Broncos
Week 16 vs Titans
Week 17 @ Cardinals
Week 18 @ Chiefs
Nevertheless, Fernando is ready for the challenge(s) ahead of him and is staying focused as well as distraction free. Even if this means not having a girlfriend. Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza revealed that the reason he currently has no girlfriend is because he wants to focus on football and NOT on girls. Fernando states, “I don’t have time for a girlfriend. Girls are very distracting. If I have one, I’d give her my all—hanging out, instead of watching extra film.” This young man is on a mission to… just win baby.
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