Update (Tuesday, 11:07 PM ET): Raiders GM John Spytek confirmed to reporters that rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will start at quarterback Sunday against the Seahawks, per Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune.
The Raiders are trading four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Vikings for Minnesota's original 2027 third-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network also reported the trade. Las Vegas turns to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as its starting quarterback, per Pelissero and Schefter. The Vikings take on Cousins' minimum base salary for the rest of this season and a $10 million guaranteed roster bonus next March, Pelissero reports.
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