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A longtime Raiders insider cited by JT the Brick praises Klint Kubiak for an ultra-detailed, track-meet-style practice approach, suggesting a potential culture shift and more efficient sessions than past coaches. The chatter includes comparisons to Josh McDaniels and questions whether the new method will translate into sustained success, but supporters emphasize Kubiak’s communicative leadership and preparation.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million rookie contract, making him the last of the team’s 10 draftees to sign as camp approaches; he’ll compete for the starting job with veteran Kirk Cousins, who signed a $20 million guaranteed deal, after Mendoza’s college season highlighted by a Heisman Trophy and a national championship.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.3 million rookie contract that is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option, resolving a signing-bonus dispute and setting up a quarterback competition with veteran Kirk Cousins for the start of the season.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million fully guaranteed rookie contract (with a fifth-year option), placing Mendoza on the books ahead of training camp as Kirk Cousins opens as QB1 and Mendoza prepares for limited first-team reps in the preseason.
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, signed a four-year rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders worth $57.27 million, including a $38.1 million signing bonus and a team option for a fifth season; the deal is aligned with NFL rookie-scale terms, with other details negotiable. Mendoza is expected to start the 2026 season in a backup role behind veteran Kirk Cousins.
The four top quarterbacks from the 2026 NFL Draft — including No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza — remain unsigned as rookies report to camps. Mendoza’s side is pushing for a lump-sum signing bonus, a departure from the Raiders’ traditional installment payments, prompting a leverage-driven standoff that mirrors the broader complexity of rookie contracts. Beck later signed his rookie deal after the story’s initial publication, while Simpson and Allar remain unsigned as the rest of the class weighs terms like guarantees and offset language.
The Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall and signed veteran Kirk Cousins, prompting a debate about whether Mendoza should start immediately. Doug Pederson advocates for a Week 1 rollout to accelerate Mendoza’s development, pointing to past cases like Wentz and Josh Allen, while Tom Brady has argued rookies should be kept on the bench. Historically, rookie QBs face growing pains and mixed results when starting early, and the Raiders appear to favor developing Mendoza behind Cousins this season with the goal of long-term readiness.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak says Kirk Cousins has been playing really good football in the offseason and is healthy enough to be the starter, pointing to his strong late-season stretch in Atlanta (62.6% completions, 876 yards, 7 TDs, 2 INTs, plus a rushing TD) as a sign of things to come.
Raiders QB hopeful Fernando Mendoza says he's grown 'leaps and bounds' this offseason, currently repping with the third team and a few reps with the second behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell. Coach Klint Kubiak prefers rookies not start Day 1, but Mendoza is pushing to prove himself, focusing on footwork and route timing and crediting the coaching staff for clear communication; OTAs and minicamp have him feeling ahead of where he was.
Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby says he’s excited about No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza joining Las Vegas, praising his work ethic and energy as Crosby rehabs a torn meniscus. Mendoza, who starred at Indiana (Heisman finalist, national championship), is projected to be a big part of the team’s future, though Crosby notes you must earn respect in the NFL. The piece also recalls a March-trade disconnect with the Ravens that didn’t materialize, and it hints Mendoza could rise toward QB1 with veteran Kirk Cousins around as a stabilizing presence.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Raiders will likely start Kirk Cousins for much of the season and delay Fernando Mendoza’s debut to December, citing a challenging four-road-game November; Mendoza’s first snaps could come around December 13 vs. the Chargers, depending on preseason performance and the offense’s development.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko has been impressed by first-year quarterback Fernando Mendoza, praising his curiosity and willingness to ask ‘why’ behind every play, calling him a sponge-like learner who could push the offense to evolve. Mendoza isn’t guaranteed to start immediately, but his strong start could force early consideration if Kirk Cousins struggles, echoing the Raiders’ history with No. 1 picks like JaMarcus Russell.
A Silver Lake–led group purchases 25% of the Las Vegas Raiders in a deal valuing the franchise at $9.9 billion, with Tom Brady installed as de facto president of football operations and new minority owners like Egon Durban and Michael Meldman joining the fold; Mark Davis retains 36% control, and a March succession plan could pave the way for Durban to own the team in the future.
Entertainment executives Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro are buying small personal stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders to become minority owners as part of a multi-investor deal valuing the franchise at about $9.9 billion; Emanuel will own 1.4% and Shapiro 0.6% after closing later this month, with other investors like Michael Dell, Egon Durban, and Michael Meldman increasing stakes while Mark Davis remains the controlling owner. This marks Emanuel and Shapiro’s first NFL ownership venture.
Raiders owner Mark Davis is selling additional minority stakes as investors move to buy slices of the team. Egon Durban seeks to raise his stake to 22%, Michael Meldman to about 12.9% total, with smaller purchases by Michael Dell, Joseph Baratta, Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro. A long‑standing succession plan would let Durban potentially take control if Davis cashes out, but for now Davis remains in charge while gradually selling stakes amid questions about a future full exit.