Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the recent NFL Draft, has signed a four-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders worth $57.27 million. The agreement, finalized on Thursday, includes a team option for a fifth year. Mendoza, a Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana University to its first national championship, was the final member of the Raiders’ 2024 draft class to ink a deal among the team’s 10 selections.

In related roster news, the Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on Wednesday, one day before rookies were scheduled to report for training camp. Pavia, who finished as the Heisman Trophy runner-up at Vanderbilt University, had signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the draft.

The Carolina Panthers suffered a significant setback when second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the first day of training camp. The injury is expected to sideline Scourton for the entire 2024 season.

Meanwhile, free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains in recovery from a leg injury and has indicated he has “no power” in his left leg. Hill’s comments suggest that his return to the field may still be some time away as he continues rehabilitation.

These developments come as NFL teams prepare for the upcoming season, navigating both rookies entering training camp and established players dealing with injuries and roster changes.