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Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas signed his rookie contract, becoming the last member of the 2026 draft class to sign and placing him on the active/non-football injury list. The roundup also notes Kevin Givens’ one-year deal with the 49ers and various injury/roster updates across teams.
The Rams signed 13th overall pick Ty Simpson to a four-year, $25.4 million rookie contract with a fifth-year option, and he will compete with Stetson Bennett for the Rams' backup QB role behind Matthew Stafford; Patriots' Gabe Jacas remains unsigned due to injuries.
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 Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to a $57.27 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with a fifth-year option, as rookies report to training camp, and his deal should clear the way for Ty Simpson, Drew Allar, and Carson Beck to finalize their rookie agreements.
Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas is the NFL’s last unsigned second-round pick, with mounting injuries including a hamstring that kept him out of the Combine and Illinois Pro Day, and reports of a torn shoulder labrum, a foot stress fracture, and a knee procedure. The Patriots reportedly did not issue a standard participation agreement, leaving his rookie contract contingent on his health and offseason participation.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed tight end Eli Stowers, their No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, to a four-year rookie contract, making him the sixth 2026 draftee to sign. Markel Bell remains unsigned but can participate in spring workouts, with training-camp timing in late July as the deadline.
The Cardinals gave running back Jeremiyah Love a four-year, $53 million fully guaranteed rookie contract—the largest guarantee for a running back in NFL history—because he was the third overall pick. rookie deals are driven by draft position, not position on the field, so the deal reflects his draft slot. His average annual value is about $13.25 million (seventh among RBs), and his future contract value will be market-driven when/if the Cardinals offer another deal.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love signed a four-year, $53 million rookie contract with the Arizona Cardinals, the most guaranteed money ever for a running back, making him the highest-drafted RB in Cardinals history as he heads into rookie minicamp and joins a backfield led by James Conner, Trey Benson and Tyler Allgeier.
Jets sign No. 2 overall pick David Bailey to a rookie contract. Bailey, a standout pass rusher who posted 14.5 sacks and 19.5 TFL in 2025 and earned All-American honors, was praised by coach Aaron Glenn for his first-step quickness and power rush; the Jets’ staff also has familiarity with Bailey from Stanford days, making him a key addition to upgrade their pass rush.
The Arizona Cardinals signed their first-round pick Jeremiyah Love to a four-year contract worth just over $53 million guaranteed, the most guaranteed money for a running back under current contracts, with a fifth-year option; Love, who led Notre Dame in rushing and offensive touchdowns in his final two college seasons, is expected to play a major role in Arizona’s offense from the start.
The Browns signed No. 9 overall OT Spencer Fano to his rookie contract, highlighted in NFL’s Friday roundup of offseason signings across teams.
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs signed a four-year, $28.9 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted 11th overall, part of a record first-round haul for Ohio State; he’s expected to start at safety this season, potentially alongside Malik Hooker, as Dallas’ trade-up paid off.