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Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas Raiders

The trade that saved Spytek: Raiders, Kirk Cousins, and a second chance

Before the blockbuster trade of quarterback Kirk Cousins, the seat of Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek was starting to heat up. Beyond a series of failed draft picks, Spytek has signed multiple underwhelming free agents.

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Raiders’ Klint Kubiak Goes Viral for ‘Depressed’ Reaction to Kirk Cousins Trade

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Raiders Made the Right Decision to Trade Kirk Cousins

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Tim Brown Sends Message to Kirk Cousins as Raiders Turn to Fernando Mendoza

After the first nine games of the 2026 NFL season, in which the storied franchise went 4-5, the Las Vegas Raiders decided it was time to move on from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, with the Minneso...

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Seahawks traveling to Las Vegas to take on first overall pick Fernando Mendoza in his NFL debut

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Nick Wright shares why he’s ‘a little concerned’ about Fernando Mendoza now

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Raiders General Manager John Spytek’s Drafting Looking Suspect After Ashton Jeanty’s Benching

John Spytek drafted Ashton Jeanty in the first round in 2025. That pick is proving to hold the Raiders back in 2026.

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GM John Spytek, HC Klint Kubiak: Fernando Mendoza has exceeded expectations, showed us he's ready to be QB1

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek, head coach Klint Kubiak meets with media for first time since trading quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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John Spytek and Klint Kubiak to hold press conference following NFL trade deadline

The 2026 NFL trade deadline ended at 1 p.m. PT today. Following the trade deadline, General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Klint Kubiak will hold a press conference in the media room at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

Raiders GM peeks to future at QB; Klint Kubiak blank stare steals show in Vegas

General manager John Spytek flashed a reflective smile and spoke with optimism on Tuesday, explaining the Raiders' motives hours after starting quarterback Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Raiders GM John Spytek on drafting QB Fernando Mendoza | 'NFL Draft Kickoff'

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek on drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with No. 1 pick. The National Hymn Choir of the James Weldon Johnson Foundation performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the start of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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John Spytek: Fernando Mendoza passed every test, allowed us to make a hard decision

It took longer than it has for most quarterbacks drafted first overall, but Fernando Mendoza's time has come in Las Vegas.