​The Las Vegas Raiders will report to training camp in 13 days, and yet two of their 10-member 2026 draft class remain unsigned. Despite this, many Raiders fans aren’t worried, and I share that sentiment. The team still needs to sign their first-round pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was the No. 1 overall selection, along with fourth-rounder cornerback Jermod McCoy. Across the league, there are fewer than 10 unsigned draft picks, and two of them belong to the Raiders.
Still, I don’t think there’s much cause for concern. The only unsigned first-round picks are Mendoza and Ty Simpson, the quarterback taken by the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13 overall. They were the only two quarterbacks selected in the first round. There has been speculation in the media that the holdups stem from contract details such as guarantee payout scheduling, offset language, and voiding rules. In other words, it’s mostly a matter of fine print that will be resolved soon.
In McCoy’s case, the delay could be tied to his injury status. The Tennessee product was viewed as a first-round talent, but his stock slipped due to injury concerns, which could involve certain contract language related to his health. These things tend to work themselves out, and it seems that our readers recognize that reality as well.
Here are some of your responses: “McCoy is likely to be the most challenging signing,” argued one reader, given that his draft position is far below what his value seemed to merit. Another commenter suggested Mendoza’s agent is waiting for Ty Simpson to sign in order to leverage guarantee language in Mendoza’s contract. Either way, most believe the deal will get done.
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