Fernando Mendoza, Raiders at odds over signing bonus. QB remains unsigned

Key Points:

• The top four quarterbacks from the 2026 NFL Draft—Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, and Drew Allar—remained unsigned as of the morning of July 22, despite rookies reporting to training camps across the NFL.
• Mendoza's contract negotiations with the Las Vegas Raiders have stalled primarily over the signing bonus payment structure, with Mendoza's camp demanding a lump sum payment, while the Raiders prefer installment payments, following their standard practice.
• The other quarterbacks—Simpson, Beck, and Allar—are also unsigned, potentially waiting on Mendoza's signing as part of a leverage tactic, with some agents from Creative Artists Agency representing three of the four quarterbacks, and Mendoza represented by Excel Sports Management.
• Each quarterback faces a different team situation: Mendoza likely to learn behind Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas, Simpson competing for a backup role behind Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles, Beck contending for the starting job in Arizona, and Allar vying for a backup position behind Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh.
• Unsigned rookies, including these quarterbacks, are not allowed to participate in training camp, with team rookie reporting dates ranging from July 22 to July 28. (Note: Carson Beck has since signed his rookie contract as announced by the Cardinals.)