Quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson remain unsigned from first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
As of June 12, 2026, 30 of 32 first-round picks in the NFL Draft have signed contracts, with only quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson still unsigned. Mendoza, taken first overall, and Simpson, selected 13th, have yet to finalize their deals due to negotiations around cash flow and guarantee terms. Holdouts have become rare in recent years, and both players are expected to sign before training camp begins. Their status stands out as all other first-round selections have completed their contracts.
- •All first-round picks except Mendoza and Simpson have signed as of June 12.
- •Mendoza was the first overall pick in the draft.
- •Simpson was selected 13th overall in the same draft.
- •Contract negotiations focus on signing bonus cash flow and guarantees.
- •Expectations are that both players will sign before training camp.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — All first-round picks are signed, except quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson
"Before the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement created a rookie wage scale with slotted contracts based on selection position, the first overall pick would often sign a contract before the draft even began.
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