Fernando Mendoza signs rookie contract - NBC Sports
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed their No. 1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, to a fully guaranteed $57.27 million rookie contract. This signing is expected to accelerate other rookie contract negotiations across the NFL.
Why it matters
High-value rookie contracts are critical benchmarks for NFL team salary caps and player compensation structures.
With rookies reporting to training camp on Thursday, the Raiders have taken care of an important piece of business.
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has signed his rookie contract, the team announced.
“ Let’s get this thing rolling ,” Mendoza said in a video released by the team on social media.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes Mendoza’s deal is worth $57.27 million, fully guaranteed. The Raiders also hold a fifth-year option on the first-round pick.
Mendoza’s signing should clear the way for Rams quarterback Ty Simpson and Steelers quarterback Drew Allar to also sign their rookie deals. Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract earlier this week.
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