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Así fue el debut de Fernando Mendoza con los Raiders de Las Vegas en la pretemporada de la NFL
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· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway Cousins, who previously played for the Minnesota Vikings and had a stint with the Atlanta Falcons, is expected to be the starter for the 2026/2027 season.
Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback with Cuban roots, made his debut with the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL preseason. The team had selected him with the first overall pick in the draft just a few months prior. His debut came sooner than expected for some.
The Raiders plan to give Mendoza time to adjust, having also brought in experienced quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins, who previously played for the Minnesota Vikings and had a stint with the Atlanta Falcons, is expected to be the starter for the 2026/2027 season. Further details about Mendoza's debut and the team's plans are available from the source, including an article by Federico Leiva for CNN en Español.
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Category: parks Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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