Event Brief
Raiders QB decision: Kubiak won’t name Week 1 starter
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said it is Kirk Cousins’ job to lose for the Week 1 quarterback role, but he still would not officially name a QB1. The comments leave the Week 1 starter unannounced despite “all signs” pointing to Cousins.
WHO: Klint Kubiak
WHAT: Kubiak declined to officially name the Raiders’ Week 1 starting quarterback while indicating Kirk Cousins is the leading option.
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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