QB - Las Vegas Raiders
- 6' 5"
- 225 lbs
- Age 22
- Indiana
88°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #40
- Proj.
- 1 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Fernando Mendoza is expected to play roughly the first half in Thursday's preseason game against the Texans.
Fantasy Impact
Mendoza will get extended run on the field in his second preseason game. Aidan O'Connell will take the field in the second half.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak expects Fernando Mendoza to see "plenty" of playing time in the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Kubiak made it clear coming into camp that Mendoza is the QB2 behind Kirk Cousins, and the rookie will get a chance to introduce himself to the NFL on Thursday. Mendoza could get some reps with the starters on offense as well, as Kubiak also announced that they would play at least a portion of the game.
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.
