Mendoza signs with Raiders, pledges collaborative rivalry with Cousins

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

NBC Sports • 26 Հուլ 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.

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

NFL.com • 26 Հուլ 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.

Fernando Mendoza officially signs rookie contract

NBC Sports • 24 Հուլ 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.

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

NBC News • 23 Հուլ 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.

round pick QB Fernando Mendoza

Raiders.com • 23 Հուլ 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.