Raiders trade deadline grade after dealing Kirk Cousins, giving Fernando Mendoza the keys

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The Las Vegas Raiders traded veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third-round draft pick. The deal clears the way for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to take over as the Raiders’ starting quarterback.

The Las Vegas Raiders did not plan to trade Kirk Cousins. General manager John Spytek said he didn’t shop the veteran quarterback and only engaged after Minnesota called Tuesday morning, then sent him to the Vikings for a 2027 third-round pick . The move also ends the waiting game for Fernando Mendoza. The No. 1 overall pick will make his first […] The post Raiders trade deadline grade after dealing Kirk Cousins, giving Fernando Mendoza the keys appeared first on ClutchPoints.