Mendoza signs with Raiders, pledges collaborative rivalry with Cousins

Mendoza signs with Raiders, pledges collaborative rivalry with Cousins

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Fernando Mendoza said the competition with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins would be collaborative after he signed his rookie contract and joined the Las Vegas Raiders' training camp on 26 July. He emphasized that the two quarterbacks will help each other improve. Mendoza, the No.

 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, agreed to a four-year, $57. 3 million deal with the Raiders, which the team announced on 22 July. The contract ties the Indiana quarterback to the franchise through the 2029 season.

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July 26, 2026
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Raiders rookie quarterback says competition with Kirk Cousins will be collaborative
Raiders rookie quarterback says competition with Kirk Cousins will be collaborative

NBC Sports • 26 Jul 19:18

First overall pick Fernando Mendoza signed his rookie contract and will join training camp, emphasizing a cooperative rivalry with veteran Kirk Cousins as he learns the Raiders' offense.

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Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza says Raiders quarterbacks will help each other improve
Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza says Raiders quarterbacks will help each other improve

NFL.com • 26 Jul 17:40

No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza emphasized collaboration over rivalry in the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback room, where veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to start.

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July 24, 2026
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Raiders sign No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to four-year rookie deal
Raiders sign No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to four-year rookie deal

NBC Sports • 24 Jul 00:42

The Las Vegas Raiders have inked quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.3 million contract, with veteran Kirk Cousins slated to start while Mendoza develops under the offense.

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July 23, 2026
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Las Vegas Raiders sign No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to four-year deal
Las Vegas Raiders sign No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to four-year deal

NBC News • 23 Jul 23:45

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the top draft pick, agreed to a four-year contract worth $57.27 million with the Raiders, joining veteran Kirk Cousins in training camp.

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Las Vegas Raiders sign quarterback Fernando Mendoza, 2025 Heisman winner
Las Vegas Raiders sign quarterback Fernando Mendoza, 2025 Heisman winner

Raiders.com • 23 Jul 16:49

The Raiders announced the signing of first-overall draft pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to an undefeated season and won multiple major awards in 2025.

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