Raiders sign Mendoza; Rams may follow with Ty Simpson agreement

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Raiders sign Mendoza; Rams may follow with Ty Simpson agreement
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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.

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  • 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
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