Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson are the final two first-round selections from the 2026 NFL Draft who have yet to sign their rookie contracts, per @AdamSchefter of ESPN.
Mendoza, the No. 1 overall selection by the Las Vegas Raiders, and Simpson, the No. 13 overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams, are notably both quarterbacks. As NFL franchises prepare for the start of summer training camps, these two signal-callers represent the only remaining holdouts among the top 32 picks of this year's draft class.
The delay in signing for the Raiders' top pick and the Rams' first-round addition comes as the rest of the first-round class has already finalized their agreements. While the NFL's rookie wage scale has largely streamlined the negotiation process for draft picks, specific details regarding the timing of signing bonuses and contract offset language often remain points of contention for high-value selections.
Both the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams will be looking to reach agreements with their rookie quarterbacks before the official start of camp to ensure they do not miss critical practice repetitions. Mendoza is expected to be the centerpiece of the Raiders' offense, while Simpson was a high-priority target for the Rams at the 13th spot.
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