New NFL Players and Team Changes

May 3, 2026, 21:43
CanadaSports

Introduction

Two new quarterbacks, Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia, start their professional football careers. The Las Vegas Raiders also change their team players.

Main Body

Fernando Mendoza is the first pick for the Las Vegas Raiders. He wants to work hard. He did not go to the White House because he wants to practice with his team. He is learning new ways to throw the ball. Diego Pavia is with the Baltimore Ravens. He did not have a draft pick. He is small, but he is a good player. He is fighting to get a spot on the team. The Las Vegas Raiders changed some players. They let Charles Snowden leave. Now, a new player named Keyron Crawford can play more. The team also signed players from other countries.

Conclusion

Mendoza learns new skills in Las Vegas. Pavia works hard in Baltimore. The Raiders continue to change their team.

Learning

âš¡ Quick Win: The 'Not' Rule

In the text, we see how to say someone did not do something. This is a key bridge to A2 English.

The Pattern: Person → did not → Action Word (Simple Form)

Examples from the story:

  • Fernando did not go to the White House.
  • Diego did not have a draft pick.

Why this matters: When you use did not, you don't need to change the action word to the past. You don't say "did not went"; you say "did not go."

🧩 Word Building: 'New' things

Notice how the text uses the word "New" to describe different things. This is the easiest way to add detail to your sentences:

  • New extplayers ext{players} (People)
  • New extways ext{ways} (Methods)
  • New extskills ext{skills} (Abilities)

Tip: Put the word "New" before any object to show it is a change!

Vocabulary Learning

new (adj.)
recently made or discovered; not old.
Example:The team signed a new player last week.
players (n.)
people who play a sport.
Example:Many players joined the team after the draft.
team (n.)
a group of people working together.
Example:The team practiced every day.
change (v.)
to make something different.
Example:The coach decided to change the team's strategy.
work (v.)
to do tasks or effort.
Example:He will work hard to improve his skills.
hard (adj.)
difficult or requiring effort.
Example:The training is hard but rewarding.
practice (v.)
to repeat an activity to improve.
Example:They will practice passing the ball.
learn (v.)
to gain knowledge or skill.
Example:She will learn new ways to throw the ball.
good (adj.)
of high quality or skill.
Example:He is a good player.
small (adj.)
not large in size.
Example:He is small but fast.
fight (v.)
to struggle or compete.
Example:He is fighting for a spot on the team.
spot (n.)
a position or place.
Example:She earned a spot on the roster.
leave (v.)
to go away from a place.
Example:They let Charles Snowden leave the team.
play (v.)
to participate in a game.
Example:Keyron Crawford can play more than before.
signed (v.)
to agree to a contract.
Example:The team signed players from other countries.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government.
Example:Players come from many countries.
skills (n.)
abilities learned through practice.
Example:He learned new skills in Las Vegas.
football (n.)
a sport played with a ball.
Example:They play football every Sunday.
career (n.)
a job or profession over time.
Example:He started his football career at 18.
draft (n.)
an official list of players chosen.
Example:He did not have a draft pick.
pick (n.)
a chosen player from the draft.
Example:He was the first pick for the team.
first (adj.)
coming before all others.
Example:He was the first pick for the Raiders.