Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza signed his 4-year, $57.27 million rookie deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Mendoza's first NFL contract is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option. He will head into training camp in a positional battle with Kirk Cousins for who will be under center for the Raiders in Week 1.

Fernando Mendoza remains unsigned from his rookie deal.

Fantasy Impact

This will remain a situation to monitor with Raiders rookies reporting to training camp on Thursday. There hasn't been any clear word as to why Mendoza remains unsigned.

Fernando Mendoza is one of two first-round picks who has not signed his rookie contract.

Fantasy Impact

Mendoza and Ty Simpson remain the lone first-round picks unsigned. They'll likely look to reach a deal before training camp.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Fernando Mendoza has already made a strong impression during his first month with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Fantasy Impact

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak noted that Mendoza has been "as advertised." Kirk Cousins got all the reps with the first-team offense at practice on Wednesday and remains the likely favorite to start Week 1 this upcoming season, but Mendoza should find his way onto the field at some point during the season.

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is learning how to take snaps under center at rookie minicamp.

Fantasy Impact

Per ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Mendoza took just five snaps under center over the course of his three-year college career. The big adjustment for Mendoza moving to taking more snaps under center is working on his foot work. Kirk Cousins remains likely to start Week 1 for the Raiders, but Mendoza should still step into action sooner rather than later.