Overview
- General manager John Spytek said Monday on ESPN’s NFL Live that the Raiders will attend Fernando Mendoza’s Wednesday pro day and that he wants to see the quarterback compete and support teammates in the scripted workout.
- With only Aidan O’Connell under contract after Geno Smith’s exit, team officials say they are evaluating veteran options, and multiple analysts have floated Kirk Cousins as a short‑term starter or mentor.
- Newsweek reports the Rams and Packers are showing interest in Cousins, which could shape Las Vegas’s pursuit if the Raiders decide they want a bridge quarterback in place before the draft.
- ESPN’s latest mock has Las Vegas using pick No. 36 on Washington wideout Denzel Boston to add a target for Mendoza, and Boston said he has met with the Raiders at his pro day.
- Reporting from Sports Illustrated relayed that Spytek scouted Mendoza in person multiple times with minority owner Tom Brady involved in the evaluations, and local coverage says the team has even begun early playbook work with Brian Griese to speed the rookie’s ramp-up.