Fernando Mendoza signs rookie deal ahead of Raiders training camp

Fernando Mendoza has signed his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Thursday via social media. The agreement comes ahead of the Raiders’ training camp, which opens for rookies on Thursday while veterans are scheduled to report on Tuesday. Mendoza was the final one of Las Vegas’ ten draft selections still unsigned. His deal spans four years for a total value of $57,271,500 and includes a team option for a fifth season. The contract contains a $38,112,000 signing bonus; the payment schedule for that bonus and any possible offset language remain subject to negotiation. There has been no significant disagreement between the player and the club over a timetable for bonus disbursement. Historically, such bonuses for first‑overall picks have been paid largely up front in recent years. The Raiders have not selected a player with the first overall pick since 2007. Earlier in the week, fourth‑round pick Jermod McCoy signed his rookie agreement on Wednesday, leaving Mendoza as the last unsigned draft pick on the roster. This is simply a processing story. Check backmost for updates.