Raiders Finally Sign Fernando Mendoza to Fully-Guaranteed Rookie Deal
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed their first overall draft pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, to a four-year contract worth $57.27 million. The signing followed a delay caused by disagreements over how the signing bonus would be paid.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Mendoza's contract is four years long and fully guaranteed for $57.27 million.
- The main delay in signing was due to disputes about the payout schedule of the signing bonus.
- Mendoza's team wanted the bonus paid in a lump sum, as has been usual for top picks since 2019.
- The Raiders preferred to pay the bonus in installments, following their usual practice.
- Both sides eventually agreed, but the exact details of the bonus payments were not shared.
- The deal was completed on July 23, the day rookies were scheduled to report to training camp.
- This signing allows Raiders fans to look forward to seeing their new quarterback start playing soon.
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