What happened: The Las Vegas Raiders have received no trade offers for quarterback Kirk Cousins and have no plans to move him before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, per Adam Schefter. External calls for a deal mounted after Las Vegas dropped to 4-5 with a 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Why it matters: Las Vegas drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in 2026, establishing the rookie as the franchise's passer of the future behind Cousins. Moving Cousins could yield draft capital for a roster that has surrendered at least 30 points in six straight games, but head coach Klint Kubiak remains focused on staying competitive in the playoff hunt.
By the numbers: Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games. Las Vegas sits at 4-5 in 2026 through 9 games, having allowed 30 or more points in six consecutive contests.
What to watch: The NFL trade deadline passes Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET as the Raiders prepare to host the defending Super Bowl champions in Week 10.