The Las Vegas Raiders made a significant move at the NFL trade deadline, dealing quarterback Kirk Cousins and entrusting the starting role to Fernando Mendoza, according to an analysis by Garrett Kerman of ClutchPoints.
The trade deadline grade evaluates the Raiders' decision to move on from Cousins and hand the keys to the offense to Mendoza, signaling a shift in direction for the franchise.
Kerman's assessment, published on November 11, 2026, examines the implications of the deal for both the immediate future and long-term trajectory of the Raiders' quarterback position.
