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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 .

Submit your Las Vegas Raiders training camp mailbag questions!

Las Vegas Raiders training camp is finally here! Rookies report to camp today (Thursday, July 23), and we already have some positive news with fourth-round pick Jermod McCoy reportedly set to sign his contract. Granted, the biggest draft pick of them all, Fernando Mendoza, hasn’t put ink to paper yet at the time of writing. […]

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.

Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Shares New Mindset Ahead of 2026 Season

Ashton Jeanty could be one of the breakout stars for the Las Vegas Raiders this upcoming 2026 NFL season. With a new head coach in Klint Kubiak, the second-year running back will likely have someone who can get the most out of him.Jeanty is coming off a challenging 2025 season, but despite the issues with […] The post Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Shares New Mindset Ahead of 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY .

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 [...]

Colts, Raiders Get Strong Deebo Samuel Take Amid 49ers Speculation

The future of former San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel is a major talking point with the 2026 NFL season nearing. Samuel is probably waiting for the right situation to play on a team looking to contend for a playoff spot. Last season with the Washington Commanders, played 713 total snaps, leading to a 69.4 overall PFF […] The post Colts, Raiders Get Strong Deebo Samuel Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .

Raiders Urged to Sign Ex-49ers All-Pro in Free Agency

The Las Vegas Raiders could still tinker with their roster ahead of training camp and sign a former All-Pro. The post Raiders Urged to Sign Ex-49ers All-Pro in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .

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, […]