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Raiders and Fernando Mendoza reach deal, Rams and Ty Simpson next?

The Las Vegas Raiders reached an agreement on a rookie deal with Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. The deal is reportedly a $57.27 million deal that is fully guaranteed with a fifth year option. Now that that domino has fallen, will Ty Simpon’s deal with the Los Angeles Rams […]

First NFL contract details: Former IU football QB Fernando Mendoza signs with Las Vegas

Former IU football quarterback Fernando Mendoza has signed his first NFL contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Mendoza was selected in the first round by the Raiders in April’s NFL Draft. According to Spotrac, Mendoza signed a 4-year, $57,270,598 contract with Las Vegas, including a $38,111,344 signing bonus, $57,270,598 guaranteed, and an average annual salary [...]

Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza signing rookie contract

The wait is over. The Las Vegas Raiders have now secured its entire rookie draft class by signing No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. It was a long process since the Raiders drafted the Heisman Trophy winner from Indiana on April 23. There was media speculation that he remained unsigned because of details with secondary […]

Raiders Signed No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed first-round QB Fernando Mendoza to his rookie contract.  He’s the centerpiece of Las Vegas’ 10-player draft class as the No. 1 overall pick.  Rd Pick Player Pos. Note 1 1 Fernando Mendoza QB Signed 2 38 Treydan Stukes S Signed 3 67 Keyron […] The post Raiders Signed No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Raiders fans believe Brock Bowers is No. 1

ESPN recently polled NFL coaches and executives to rank the top 10 tight ends going into the 2026 season. Las Vegas Raiders third-year star Brock Bowers was voted as the top player at the position in the league. We ran a FEED post asking our community members if they agree that Bowers is the top […]

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Las Vegas Raiders

Some people are fans of the Las Vegas Raiders. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Las Vegas Raiders . This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far  here . Your team:  Las Vegas Raiders.

If nothing else, Geno Smith surely brings one thing to Jets

While Geno Smith’s play dropped off significantly in several key areas during his rough 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, he still ranked among the league’s best quarterbacks in one category: completion percentage. It’s an area where Smith has been elite for years now. With the Seattle Seahawks, Smith established himself as one of ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT If nothing else, Geno Smith surely brings one thing to Jets | Jets X-Factor

Raiders News: TE Michael Mayer Could See Increased Role

Raiders News: Michael Mayer Could See Increased Role Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer put together a career year last season. Across 13 games, Mayer hauled in 35 receptions for 328 receiving yards and one touchdown. Both the receptions and yardage marks are career highs for the 25-year-old, and his best stretch came during [...]

Jermod McCoy signs rookie contract

The day began with six unsigned rookie draft picks with two of them belonging to the Las Vegas Raiders. Now, though, on the eve of he team’s rookie reporting date for training camp, the team is down to one unsigned rookie as ESPN has reported cornerback Jermod McCoy plans to sign his rookie deal Wednesday. […]

Carson Beck signs $7.4 million deal with Cardinals: How much is Fernando Mendoza entitled to with Raiders?

Carson Beck has put an end to the drama as he signed a $7.4 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. The ball is now in the Las Vegas Raiders' court, as first overall selection, Fernando Mendoza, is set to make much more than Beck. The first chip has finally fallen, and it may not take long before the domino effect takes over the NFL . Carson Beck is the first of the four unsigned rookie quarterbacks to put pen to paper, and the drama may soon be over. As reported by Ian Rapoport, Beck has sig...

Las Vegas Raiders Summer Scouting: QB Rankings

I broke down the 2027 scouting classes in my early summer scouting series, and the room has a ton of potential with a long list of potential standout players. I broke down the offense and defense in articles and I suggest reading those for a broad aspect of the room. These rankings are extremely early, […]

Will the Raiders have a winning record in 2026?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders have improved their roster throughout free agency and the NFL draft. With […]