Kirk Cousins Joins Raiders as Bridge QB

0:00On April 2nd, Kurt Cousins is making a big move west to the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a contract, according to his agent, setting him up as the likely starter for week one of the 2026 season. The Raiders are still planning to take Fernando Mendoza with the first overall draft pick, but after his pro day this week, they want to ease him in. Instead of rushing the rookie right into the fire, they're bringing in Cousins as a bridge option to handle things early. This signing reunites Cousins with new head coach Clint Kubiak, who he worked with back in Minnesota. Kubiak has been clear about his quarterback room vision, stressing the value of a seasoned leader. On Tuesday, Kubiak told reporters he ideally doesn't want a rookie starting day one. He said it's best that they learn behind a mature veteran who knows how to run the show, and now the Raiders have exactly that set up in place. With Cousins in the mix, Las Vegas gets stability up front, while developing their top pick, bridging the gap perfectly for whatever comes next.

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