Fernando Mendoza receives some first-team work during the Raiders’ joint practice with the Texans, while Kirk Cousins continues quarterbacking the Raiders’ first-string offense. Multiple outlets report that the reps are split, with Mendoza taking a portion of first-team repetitions rather than solely running second-team work.
Both reports place the session within the Raiders’ ongoing preparation for the season, framed as part of training and evaluation during joint practice. The Athletic characterizes the moment specifically as Mendoza and Cousins splitting first-team reps, with Mendoza taking first-team snaps. Yahoo Sports adds that Mendoza’s performance “impresses” at the practice, while also noting Cousins’ continued role with the first-string offense throughout training camp. Beyond the distribution of reps and Mendoza’s visibility in the first group, the reports do not provide additional statistics or outcomes from the practice.
