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Fernando Mendoza signs rookie deal with Raiders before training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Fernando Mendoza signs rookie deal with Raiders before training camp

Summary

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has officially signed a four-year, $57.2 million rookie contract, securing his position with the team before training camp starts. Mendoza expressed enthusiasm for joining Raider Nation in a video message shared by the team. He now enters a position battle with Kirk Cousins for the starting quarterback role as the Raiders prepare for the upcoming season under head coach Klint Kubiak.

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Market Watch

•Mendoza signed a four-year, $57.2 million rookie deal.
•He thanked fans in a video message after signing.
•A position battle awaits him against Kirk Cousins.
•Training camp begins shortly after rookie signings.
•Klint Kubiak is the new head coach for the Raiders.

Latest Updates

7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Former Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza signs rookie contract with Las Vegas Raiders
9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza shares message for Raiders fans after signing rookie deal
4:56 PMNBCSports.com — Fernando Mendoza signs rookie contract - NBC Sports
4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders officially sign QB Fernando Mendoza just under the wire
4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza signs rookie contract

What they're saying

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Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza sent a shoutout message to Raider Nation after getting inked to his rookie deal this prior to training camp.
— Yahoo Sports