Coverage dated August 18, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Makes His Feelings on Fernando Mendoza Crystal Clear

Headline from Newsweek

Fernando Mendoza got first-team reps against the Texans' starters, and Kirk Cousins had a strong message for the Raiders' rookie.

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Newsweek
Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Makes His Feelings on Fernando Mendoza Crystal Clear (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Fernando Mendoza got first-team reps against the Texans' starters, and Kirk Cousins had a strong message for the Raiders' rookie.
Fox News
How Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza are building 'great' relationship through Raiders work, faith and more (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 21, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Kirk Cousins detailed his 'great working relationship' with Fernando Mendoza and how the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback room mirrors his time in Atlanta.