Raiders sign Mendoza; Rams may follow with Ty Simpson agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million deal, completing their 2026 draft class. Mendoza is currently working with the third-team offense. His signing may expedite a similar agreement for Los Angeles Rams' No. 1 pick Ty Simpson, who was also a highly sought-after quarterback. Simpson likely wanted to assess Mendoza's contract before finalizing his own deal. An announcement from the Rams could come soon, as training camp begins shortly.
- •Raiders sign Fernando Mendoza on July 24, 2026
- •Mendoza's contract includes a fifth-year option
- •Simpson was the second quarterback selected in 2026 draft
- •Expected Rams announcement on Simpson's deal could come soon
- •All ten players from Raiders' draft class are now under contract
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — What does the Raiders' signing Mendoza mean for Ty Simpson?
"The Raiders finally signed their No. 1 draft pick.
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