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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26 juillet 2026
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Fernando Mendoza: I'm competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins
Fernando Mendoza: I'm competing with, not against, Kirk Cousins

NBC Sports • 26 juil. 19h18

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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No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will compete 'with' Kirk Cousins, 'not competing against each other' for Raiders job
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will compete 'with' Kirk Cousins, 'not competing against each other' for Raiders job

NFL.com • 26 juil. 17h40

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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24 juillet 2026
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Fernando Mendoza officially signs rookie contract
Fernando Mendoza officially signs rookie contract

NBC Sports • 24 juil. 00h42

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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23 juillet 2026
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Raiders sign No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to a 4-year, $57.27 million contract
Raiders sign No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to a 4-year, $57.27 million contract

NBC News • 23 juil. 23h45

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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round pick QB Fernando Mendoza
round pick QB Fernando Mendoza

Raiders.com • 23 juil. 16h49

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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