Fernando Mendoza gets 1st team practice time with Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Fernando Mendoza participated in first-team drills during the Las Vegas Raiders' mandatory minicamp on June 9, 2026. This opportunity came as many veteran players, including starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, were held out of team drills. Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick, is expected to see increased first-team action as training camp approaches. Despite a quiet day, other players, including linebacker Nakobe Dean and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, did not practice due to injuries.
- •Raiders concluded mandatory minicamp on June 9, 2026.
- •Kirk Cousins and several veterans were not active during team drills.
- •Mendoza received significant first-team work, expected to increase in training camp.
- •Nakobe Dean and Maxx Crosby were absent due to injuries.
- •Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson returned to practice after missing a session.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza gets some 1st team work
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