Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addresses the media

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak addressed media members Wednesday morning regarding the absence of presumed starting quarterback Kirk Cousins from practice. Cousins did not participate in the team’s Wednesday session, as confirmed by the organization on September 2, 2026, at 9:24 a.m. The development coincides with the Raiders finalizing their 53-man roster following a series of transactions late last week. This included the trade of Jordan Meredith to the New York Jets on August 30 and the waiver claim of Darrell Luter Jr. on August 31. Cousins’ status remains under evaluation alongside backup options such as Aidan O’Connell, who was referenced in general manager John Spytek’s recent discussions about roster expectations and player evaluations. Additionally, the team has added veteran wide receiver Cody White to the practice squad. White previously operated within Kubiak’s offensive system during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks, as noted in the August 31 transaction announcing his signing.