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'Ascending' Fernando Mendoza passes first rookie test in Raiders preseason debut vs. Cardinals

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza passed his first test with flying colors in a solid showing on Thursday night against the Cardinals.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM ET · First coverage Aug 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET

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