Kirk Cousins Is Going Viral For All The Wrong Reasons At Raiders Camp [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Kirk Cousins has a new viral moment with the Las Vegas Raiders. Practice footage shows the veteran quarterback looking slow and stiff. Fans quickly shared the clips online.
The video captures Cousins during early training camp drills. He runs with limited mobility compared to his younger teammates. Social media users called the movement concerning for a starting quarterback.
Yikes: Raiders veteran QB Kirk Cousins has gone viral for looking extremely “slow” and “stiff” while running drills at practice.
Vegas has named him QB1 over Fernando Mendoza.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 30, 2026
Kirk Cousins Holds the Starting Job for Now
Cousins enters camp as the clear QB1. Coach Klint Kubiak named him the starter over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
“When we go out to practice tomorrow, Kirk Cousins in the starting quarterback. He’s the guy, and he’s going to get a ton of reps. He deserves them because he’s played really good football,” Kubiak told the press. “But I want Fernando and I want Aidan [O’Connell] to push him.”
Cousins signed with the Raiders after his time in Atlanta ended. The move gave Las Vegas a reliable veteran option. He takes the majority of first-team snaps in practice.
Practice observers noted solid throwing from Cousins. He completed many early throws without incompletions in the first hour. Connections to tight end Brock Bowers and other targets looked sharp.
Still, the running clips dominate the conversation. At nearly 38 years old, Cousins never ranked as a dual-threat quarterback. Age and past injuries show in his movement.
Kirk Cousins Faces Familiar Mobility Questions
Critics pointed out the obvious stiffness. Some compared the footage to past seasons. Others defended the veteran by noting pocket presence matters more than speed.
Mendoza continues working with the second team. The young quarterback brings energy and athleticism. Cousins has handled the mentor role well so far. He speaks positively about the rookie’s work ethic. The veteran focuses on preparation and leadership in the quarterback room.
The Raiders open camp with a clear hierarchy. Cousins gets the bulk of reps and the starting nod. Mendoza waits for his chance while developing.
Viral videos like this often amplify every flaw. One stiff run during drills spreads faster than clean throws. Social media rarely waits for full context.
Cousins still produces accurate passes in team periods. His experience remains the biggest asset for a rebuilding roster. The Raiders value that steadiness early in the season.
Whether the mobility concerns grow depends on preseason games. Cousins must prove he can avoid pressure and deliver under fire. Las Vegas hopes the veteran delivers wins while the rookie grows. The current plan puts full trust in Cousins as QB1. The viral video simply adds extra scrutiny to his every step.
