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
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.
- •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.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza shares message for Raiders fans after signing rookie deal
"Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza sent a shoutout message to Raider Nation after getting inked to his rookie deal this prior to training camp.
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