TITLE: Raiders Bring in QB Fernando Mendoza on Top 30 Visit Amid Busy NFL Free Agency Week
The Las Vegas Raiders are evaluating quarterback options as they continue to build their roster, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza visiting the team on Tuesday. The move comes as the Raiders also signed center Jordan Meredith and re-signed defensive end Charles Snowden, adding depth to their offensive and defensive line units.
Across the league, the NFL’s free agency period is heating up with multiple teams making key signings and trades. The Atlanta Falcons finalized a deal with franchise-tagged tight end Kyle Pittis, who signed a $15.045 million fully guaranteed contract. Pitts, the No. 4 overall pick in 2022, is expected to play a major role in Atlanta's offense this season.
In a surprising trade, the Houston Texans acquired New England Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Mapu, a 2022 third-round pick, has appeared in 28 games over three seasons with the Patriots.
Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers, a tight end being evaluated as a wide receiver, is on the move as he has visited or will visit the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, and Tennessee Titans. The 6-foot-5, 249-pound prospect is generating buzz in the pro circuit.
The Green Bay Packers received an injury update from tight end Tucker Kraft, who tore his ACL in 2024. Kraft posted a video of himself running on a track at his alma mater, Timber Lake High in South Dakota, hinting at progress in his recovery.
On the injury front, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) could return to on-field workouts this spring, while wide receiver Malik Nabers (ACL) is projected to be back near training camp or the start of the 2026 season. Meanwhile, Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who requested a trade earlier in the week, was absent from New York's voluntary offseason program.
The Ravens are set to unveil a new uniform collection on April 16, adding a fresh look to their brand ahead of the 2026 season.
As teams continue to evaluate talent and finalize their rosters, the next major deadline comes in May when the NFL free agency period officially opens.
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