What happened: The Raiders will open the season with Cousins ahead of the No. 1 overall pick on the quarterback depth chart.
NFL·BREAKING·September 3, 2026 07:15 AM ET
Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting quarterback for 2026 opener
The No. 1 overall pick begins the season behind him.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read
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