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Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Mendoza to Four-Year $57 M Deal

7/24/2026

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The Las Vegas Raiders signed first-overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million guaranteed contract with a fifth-year option on July 23, 2026.
Mendoza, the Raiders’ first No. 1 overall pick since 2007, will vie for the starter role against Kirk Cousins, who signed a one-year bridge deal.
The Raiders' 2026 draft class is under contract as they report to training camp in Henderson, Nevada, with veterans arriving July 28 and practice July 29.

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The Las Vegas Raiders signed first-overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million guaranteed contract with a fifth-year option on July 23, 2026.
Mendoza, the Raiders’ first No. 1 overall pick since 2007, will vie for the starter role against Kirk Cousins, who signed a one-year bridge deal.
The Raiders' 2026 draft class is under contract as they report to training camp in Henderson, Nevada, with veterans arriving July 28 and practice July 29.