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Top Pick Fernando Mendoza Signs with Las Vegas Raiders with Deal Worth a Reported $57.2 Million over 4 Years
The rookie quarterback is expected to get periodic first-team snaps as the Raiders evaluate 10 draft picks before veterans join camp.
- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Las Vegas Raiders signed first-overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.2 million contract as rookie training camp began.
- While veteran Kirk Cousins remains the Raiders' starting quarterback, head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed the team plans to give Mendoza occasional first-team reps during practice.
- Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner at Indiana, completed 691 of 1,008 passes for 8,247 yards and 71 touchdowns during his college career.
- Defensive end Maxx Crosby returned to the field on Thursday after recovering from surgery, saying "I will be out there, no restrictions."
- Competition intensifies in the receiver room, where veteran Tre Tucker said newcomer Malik Benson is "very coachable and willing to learn" competing with Jalen Nailor.
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Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza to Rookie Contract Ahead of Training Camp
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, to his rookie contract, clearing ... The post Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza to Rookie Contract Ahead of Training Camp first appeared on [your]NEWS.
The quarterback had been selected in the first row of the last NFL draft by the Raiders.
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Field Marshal agreed to a fully guaranteed $57.27 million contract and already reported to Las Vegas training camp
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