Raiders coach provides surprising preseason update on Fernando Mendoza

Despite Fernando Mendoza being very impressive with the first-team offense in his professional debut, it appears that could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. According to Ryan McFadden of ESPN, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said the team plans to get every quarterback reps with the first team. “

The Las Vegas Raiders are considering giving Fernando Mendoza more reps with the first-team offense this summer.

Speaking to reporters via videoconference Friday, Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak said he’s discussing with his assistant coaches how he wants divvy the first-team reps behind center.

Fernando Mendoza was happy with his Las Vegas Raiders debut.

August 14, 2026 10:27 AM ET After further evaluation, I like this kid.Following strong play Thursday night in his NFL preseason debut against the Arizona Cardinals, the first thing that Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza did was thank God.“First, I want to thank God and my teammates and coaches for a

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza said he failed to meet his "standard" in his NFL preseason debut, a loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

The rookie quarterback had a harsh assessment of his play on Thursday night.

Fernando Mendoza’s Preseason Debut Showed Exactly What the Raiders Should Want to See  Sports Illustrated

Fernando Mendoza posted a 100.3 quarterback rating in his NFL preseason debut, but coach Klint Kubiak says Kirk Cousins still holds the starting job.

Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut proved Kirk Cousins' value – and that's OK  USA Today

Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza throws for 97 yards in 4 drives  ESPN

Heisman winner finishes 10 of 16 for 97 yards Arizona beat Las Vegas 27-14 on Thursday night Love rushes for 58 yards in Cardinals debut No 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut for the Las Vegas Raiders in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. The Heisman Tro

How did Fernando Mendoza perform in his first game with the Raiders? Tom Brady was paying close attention  MARCA

Mendoza flashed stellar playmaking ability, but remains the backup to Kirk Cousins

No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in preseason debut for Raiders in 27-14 loss to Cardinals  Toronto Star

Top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his first Raiders preseason game on Thursday night

Raiders fans were excited to get their first look at Fernando Mendoza.