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NFL trade deadline, odds: Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is now the favorite to win Rookie of the Year at sportsbooks after Kirk Cousins deal

The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings in a major move just before the trade deadline. This shift allows Fernando Mendoza to take over as the starting quarterback for the Raiders.

Mendoza is expected to make his professional debut against the Seattle Seahawks, who are the defending champions. This transition marks the beginning of the Mendoza era in Las Vegas.

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