Raiders say QB Kirk Cousins the starter

Jul 28, 2026

The Raiders signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to be their starter, and that’s exactly how he’s set to enter training camp.

“When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback,” head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters in his Tuesday press conference. “He’s the guy. And he’s going to get a ton of reps. And he deserves them, because he’s played really good football.

“But I want Fernando Mendoza and I want Aiden O’Connell to push him.”

Fantasy Impact:

It seems like a lot would have to change between now and Sept. 13 for Mendoza to be Las Vegas’ QB1 when the club plays Miami in Week 1, the story went on to say. We've seen this play out before, though, and depending on how the Raiders season goes, and how Cousins plays, one can probably assume we'll see Mendoza at some point this season as the Raiders QB1.

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Viking QBs Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy to split reps early on

Pro Football Talk

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The Vikings’ quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy is about to heat up.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Tuesday press conference that Murray and McCarthy will each take reps with the club’s first-team and second-team offense to begin training camp.

Fantasy Impact:

O’Connell also noted that Minnesota has a date in mind to choose the QB1, though he did not disclose it, according to the story. The story went on to say O'Connell met with everyone to talk about the vision and plan. Murray is fully expected to come away with the job after signing with the Vikings in the offseason. Assuming he wins the job, Murray gets a great supporting cast around him. He'll just need to stay healthy. We rank him 16th among our QBs, making him a solid QB2 option for this season.

Seahawks Beat: RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) a close call for Week 1

Sports Illustrated

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Zach Charbonnet’s readiness for Week 1 looms as a potential close call—and the Seahawks are going to be smart with him, in the hopes that they get his best when it matters most.

Related players: Jadarian Price

Fantasy Impact:

As a result, Albert Breer called the rookie Price a "pivotal figure." We just reported Price has been a big factor so far in the offseason and was getting a lot of work in the passing game. Breer added there is competition at the position and the Seahawks staff is "looking harder at what each guy can do so they can get the guys in the right roles." Price has been a popular early target in dynasty rookie drafts, and figures to get some early attention in redraft leagues as well. Both backs should factor heavily in the offense but it's worth paying attention to what their roles will be.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey says he's a full go

Kris Rhim on X

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Ladd McConkey said that he’s a “full go” for training camp.

Fantasy Impact:

Chargers camp will begin tomorrow with players arriving today. McConkey was dealing with a hamstring injury and while he was expected to be good to go, it's always nice to see the good news. McConkey added he thinks the current Chargers roster is the most talented he's been on, according to the post.