Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut may not happen until December, ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests
Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, may not debut for the Las Vegas Raiders until December. ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests that the team's challenging November schedule could delay his introduction to the starting lineup. Head coach Klint Kubiak hopes to have Mendoza learn behind veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins initially.
- ▪Fernando Mendoza was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ▪Adam Schefter believes Mendoza's debut could be delayed until December due to a tough November schedule.
- ▪Klint Kubiak, the Raiders' head coach, prefers to have Mendoza learn behind Kirk Cousins at the start of the season.
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Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza's Raiders debut may not happen until December, ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests With 4 road November games, mixed with Klint Kubiak's 'ideal' plan with Kirk Cousins, Mendoza may have to wait By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 20, 2026 5:19pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Robert Griffin III on Raiders & Mendoza, Bears’ draft, Arch Manning | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Robert Griffin III joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders’ potential with Fernando Mendoza, the Chicago Bears’ draft class, and if Arch Manning and the 2027 NFL Draft class will live up to the hype.
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