Fernando Mendoza signs rookie contract with Raiders and joins training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Fernando Mendoza has signed his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced on July 23. The contract is a four-year deal worth $57.2 million fully guaranteed, with an option for a fifth year. Mendoza, picked first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, joins Raiders training camp following the signing. His contract negotiations were prolonged due to the details surrounding his signing bonus. With Mendoza signed, he will now focus on his debut season, while veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to start for the team.
- •Mendoza's deal is fully guaranteed at $57.2 million.
- •He was the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Mendoza's signing bonus negotiations delayed the contract finalization.
- •Kirk Cousins is expected to start for the Raiders this season.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Top pick Fernando Mendoza reports to Raiders camp, signs contract
"Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders agreed to terms on the quarterback’s rookie contract, the team announced Thursday. Here are the details.
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