Fernando Mendoza remains unsigned as Ty Simpson prepares for Rams
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, remains unsigned due to ongoing negotiations regarding his signing bonus payment schedule with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mendoza's contract, valued at over $57 million, hinges on how the Raiders typically structure signing bonuses. Meanwhile, Ty Simpson, drafted 13th overall by the Los Angeles Rams, could influence Mendoza's situation, as he may negotiate for similar terms to another recent first-round selection. Both quarterbacks' signing statuses are of interest as the league progresses through offseason activities.
- •Mendoza's contract totals $57,270,598 over four years.
- •He is the only unsigned first overall pick since 2019.
- •Simpson's contract negotiations may impact Mendoza's signing.
- •Mendoza's signing bonus payment structure differs from recent trends.
- 4:05 PMCBS NFL — Agent's Take: Why Fernando Mendoza remains unsigned, and how Ty Simpson could factor in
"Mendoza's contract terms are largely set. The sticking point is how and when the Raiders pay his signing bonus
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