Kirk Cousins Praises Raiders' 'Best Jersey in Pro Sports'

Veteran QB signs with Las Vegas, calls team's iconic uniforms a key factor.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:39am

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Veteran NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's already a big fan of the team's iconic silver and black uniforms. Cousins praised the Raiders' jerseys as the 'best in pro sports,' recalling a past conversation with a former coach who agreed. The 14-year NFL veteran has faced the Raiders three times in his career, going 3-0 against them.

Why it matters

The Raiders' classic look has remained largely unchanged for decades, resisting the trend of 'Nikefication' that has swept through much of the NFL in recent years. Cousins' praise for the team's uniforms highlights how the Raiders have maintained a timeless, instantly recognizable brand that continues to resonate with players and fans alike.

The details

Cousins told the Raiders' website that the team's jerseys are 'really sharp' and the 'best in pro sports,' recalling a past conversation with a former coach who agreed. The quarterback has faced the Raiders three times in his career, going 3-0 against them with Washington in 2017, the Vikings in 2019, and the Falcons in 2024. Despite getting a win in Las Vegas in 2024, Cousins was benched the next day and didn't play again that season.

  • In 2017, Cousins and Washington beat the Raiders, 27-10.
  • In 2019, Cousins at the Vikings beat the Raiders, 34-14.
  • In 2024, Cousins and the Falcons beat the Raiders, 15-9.

The players

Kirk Cousins

A 14-year NFL veteran quarterback who has now signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Fernando Mendoza

The Raiders' expected first-round draft pick in 2026, who is expected to compete with Cousins for the starting quarterback job.

Michael Penix Jr.

The rookie quarterback who replaced Cousins as the starter for the Falcons in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“'Best jerseys in pro sports I think. I remember being in warm-ups once playing the Raiders and our head coach looked at me and said, 'Those have to be the best jerseys that they are in pro sports.' And I said, 'You know what Coach, I have to agree. Those are really sharp.'”

— Kirk Cousins, Quarterback, Las Vegas Raiders

What’s next

The Raiders will have to decide whether to make quarterback Fernando Mendoza the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and if so, whether Mendoza or Cousins will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 1.

The takeaway

Kirk Cousins' praise for the Raiders' iconic uniforms underscores how the team has maintained a timeless, recognizable brand that continues to resonate with players and fans alike, even as much of the NFL has embraced more modern, 'Nikefied' uniform designs in recent years.