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.
- 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
"Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza sent a shoutout message to Raider Nation after getting inked to his rookie deal this prior to training camp.
"Just in time to report to training camp, the Raiders have locked in their franchise QB on his four-year rookie deal.
"Mendoza signed a four year guaranteed deal this week ahead of training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:26 PMFormer Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza signs rookie contract with Las Vegas Raiders
Mendoza signed a four year guaranteed deal this week ahead of training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:09 PMFernando 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.
- NBCSports.comJul 23, 2026, 4:56 PMFernando Mendoza signs rookie contract - NBC Sports
Mendoza is now officially a Raider with his fully guaranteed, four-year rookie deal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 4:52 PMRaiders officially sign QB Fernando Mendoza just under the wire
Just in time to report to training camp, the Raiders have locked in their franchise QB on his four-year rookie deal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 4:52 PMFernando Mendoza signs rookie contract
Mendoza is now officially a Raider with his fully guaranteed, four-year rookie deal.
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