Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak met with reporters Tuesday to discuss the team's trade of quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings. The deal was completed ahead of the NFL's 1 p.m. trade deadline.
Following the transaction, the Raiders announced that Fernando Mendoza, the top overall draft pick, will take over as the starting quarterback. The move clears the way for what the organization is calling the beginning of the Fernando Mendoza era.
Cousins sent a parting message to the Raiders organization and to Mendoza after the trade was finalized. The Vikings had been searching for quarterback help after a poor performance at the position on Monday night.
Spytek and Kubiak used the availability to explain the rationale behind the deal and to look ahead to the remainder of the season. The Raiders enter the week with a 4-5 record.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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