Las Vegas Raiders sign No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza as Jamal Adams heads to Vikings

The Las Vegas Raiders completed the contract for their No. 1 overall draft pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, after a brief delay. General manager John Spytek said the hold‑up stemmed from the complexities of the deal, including the signing bonus, but confirmed Mendoza is now under contract for at least four years and will compete with veteran Kirk Cousins in training camp.

Former Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams, who spent a season in Las Vegas after switching from safety to linebacker, signed a new deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Analysts highlighted the fit with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, whose aggressive, pressure‑based scheme matches Adams’ versatility as a coverage‑ready pass rusher.

Both moves were part of a busy Raiders offseason that included significant free‑agency spending and a new coaching staff, giving the franchise momentum heading into the 2025 NFL season.