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Mendoza's Raiders Debut Looms | Wilmington News
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has signed a massive, fully guaranteed $57.27M rookie deal with the Las Vegas Raiders — a franchise hungry for a fresh start after years of struggle. While Mendoza is thrilled to join the Silver and Black, he won’t be handed the starting QB job right away. Veteran Kirk Cousins remains under center for now, with both players competing in training camp. The Raiders are taking a patient approach, letting Mendoza learn the offense and game speed while earning his shot — and if Cousins is winning, he’ll stay. With Tom Brady as a mentor, a…
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