New Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is stepping into a mentorship role as he joins the Silver & Black.
Cousins signed with the Raiders last week on a contract that includes $20 million guaranteed for the 2026 season. Las Vegas is expected to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick later this month, and Cousins is poised to set the example as Mendoza adjusts to the challenge that is playing quarterback in the NFL. Though Cousins recently spent time as a backup to 2024 No. 8 pick Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta, he originally signed with the Falcons to be their starter before he was ultimately benched.
