MICHAEL MAYER NEWS

Paces pass catchers in loss Mayer secured seven of nine targets for 68 yards in the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Mayer was the surprise co-leader in receptions and set the pace in receiving yards for the Raiders on the afternoon, looking more like Brock Bowers than the star tight end himself. Mayer's catch total was also a career-high figure, and the productive performance came out of nowhere considering the second-year pro had topped out at two catches and 11 yards in terms of single-game highs this season prior to Sunday. Mayer draws another favorable matchup in a Week 15 home clash against the Falcons on Monday night, Dec. 16.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer's hurdle gets Raiders inside Bucs' 5-yard line Watch as tight end Michael Mayer gains 29 yards during the second quarter against the Buccaneers.

6 DAYS AGO • RAIDERS.COM

Nabs one catch in Week 13 loss Mayer recorded one reception on two targets for five yards in Friday's Week 13 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Mayer logged 62 percent of Las Vegas' offensive snaps -- his highest count since returning from a a six-game absence Week 11 -- but wasn't able to do much in the close contest. He's caught just four passes for 21 yards over three contests since returning from the hiatus, so he's not on the fantasy radar as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end. Meanwhile, rookie Brock Bowers has gone over 125 receiving yards in two of his past three games, further cementing his already tight grasp on his role as the team's most dangerous pass catcher.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of receptions in loss Mayer caught two passes on as many targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos.

Impact In his second game back from a six-week absence, Mayer played 34 of a possible 77 offensive snaps behind fellow tight end Brock Bowers, who saw double-digit targets for a second straight contest. Mayer continues to serve as the No. 2 TE behind the standout rookie in an offense that will have a new signal caller at the helm in Week 13 against the Chiefs after Gardner Minshew fractured his collarbone during Sunday's loss.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted thrice in return Mayer caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-19 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Mayer suited up for the first time since Week 3 after being reinstated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, posting a 52-percent offensive snap share in his return against Miami. Mayer's involvement resulted in three targets, while fellow tight end Brock Bowers continued his breakout rookie campaign with 13 receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown on 16 looks from quarterback Gardner Minshew. Expect Mayer to provide depth behind Bowers when Las Vegas hosts the Broncos in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer recaps Week 11 loss to the Dolphins Tight end Michael Mayer on the Week 11 loss to the Dolphins, tight end Brock Bowers and more.

NOVEMBER 17 • RAIDERS.COM

Playing for first time since Week 3 Mayer (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Mayer had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but after practicing fully Wednesday through Friday and then being reinstated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, his availability for Sunday's contest never appeared to be in much jeopardy. He'll be suiting up for the first time since Week 3, after having missed the Raiders' last six games prior to the team's Week 10 bye while tending to a personal matter. With fellow tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle) sitting out Sunday, look for Mayer to serve as the clear No. 2 option behind standout rookie Brock Bowers. Over his first three appearances of 2024, Mayer's snap shares ranged between 49 and 63 percent, with the 23-year-old producing a 4-21-0 receiving line on seven targets.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders activate TE Michael Mayer The Las Vegas Raiders activated tight end Michael Mayer from the reserve/non-football illness list on Saturday morning.Mayer missed the Raid...

NOVEMBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated off NFI list Mayer was activated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He still remains questionable for Sunday's contest against the Dolphin...

Impact Brock Bowers has been one of the Raiders' lone revelations this season, so even if Mayer does end up playing Sunday, it's hard to imagine the second-year tight end cutting into Bowers' pass-catching opportunities significantly.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pick Six: Michael Mayer turning the corner to play this Sunday Mayer's return and offensive line depth among top storylines to follow as Raiders face Miami Dolphins on the road in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 16 • RAIDERS.COM

Status in question for Sunday Mayer (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Miami.

Impact The Raiders designated Mayer for return from the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday, and he was listed as a full participant on all three Week 11 injury reports. The team will need to activate him by 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday for him to have a chance to be active Sunday. If that comes to pass, Mayer's status will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. He's seeking his first game action since Week 3 while he tended to a personal matter in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer: 'I felt really happy and good out there today' Tight end Michael Mayer talks returning to practice, interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner and more.

NOVEMBER 13 • RAIDERS.COM

Will Michael Mayer play this week? What Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said | Sporting News Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was designated to return to practice on Tuesday after an extended absence from the team due to a p...

NOVEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer returns after missing 6 games because of personal reasons

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer returned to practice Tuesday

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to practice again The Raiders designated Mayer (personal) for return from the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday.

Impact Mayer didn't appear in any of Las Vegas' last six games while he was away from the team tending to a personal matter, but he's ready to resume practicing coming out of the Raiders' Week 10 bye. Though he's not returning from an injury, Mayer could need some time to get himself back in football shape following the lengthy layoff, so he may not be a lock to suit up in Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Whenever he's cleared for game action, Mayer reprise his duties as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end, though he'll often share the field with standout rookie Brock Bowers.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Latest update on Michael Mayer's expected return to Las Vegas Raiders | Sporting News Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer hasn't been with the team since Week 4 due to a personal matter, but a beat writer recently provid...

NOVEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Antonio Pierce Says 'We're Getting Closer' to Michael Mayer's Return The Raiders could be getting a key piece of the offense back soon as Michael Mayer readies for his return.

OCTOBER 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nearing return? Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that he thinks Mayer (personal) is "getting close" to a return, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer has been away from the team since late September and was placed on the non-football-illness list Oct. 11. He's eligible to return for Week 11, after a Week 10 bye, but it isn't yet clear if that will happen even with Pierce's recent optimism.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders Place Michael Mayer on Reserve/Non-Illness List In the latest development regarding the tight end, he’s now been placed on the reserve/non-illness list.

OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raiders place TE Michael Mayer on non-football illness list

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was placed on the non-football illness list Friday

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to reserve/NFI The Raiders placed Mayer (personal) on the reserve/non-football illness Friday.

Impact Mayer has been away from the team since at least Sept. 26 as he tends to a personal matter, which has sidelined him the last two games and will keep him out through the Raiders' Week 10 bye. He'll be first eligible to get back on the active roster Sunday, Nov. 17 at Miami, but in the meantime, Harrison Bryant and John Samuel Shenker will handle the TE reps that don't go to rookie sensation Brock Bowers.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team still Mayer (personal) remains away from the Raiders, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer missed the past two games and appears in danger of missing another this Sunday against the Steelers. Harrison Bryant has taken on a lot more playing time in Mayer's absence, while Brock Bowers is still dominating the TE targets but hasn't gotten much of a playing-time boost.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out again in Week 5 Mayer (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Denver, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mayer has been away from the Raiders since last Thursday as he tends to a personal matter, and he'll miss a second consecutive contest as a result this weekend. With Mayer out this past Sunday against the Browns, rookie first-rounder Brock Bowers paced the team's tight ends with an 81 percent snap share on his way to three touches (two catches, one carry) for 31 yards from scrimmage, while Harrison Bryant earned 76 percent of snaps and caught both of his targets for 21 yards. Mayer's next chance to play is Sunday, Oct. 13 against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Mayer (personal) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer hasn't practiced since last Wednesday and remains away from the team while he tends to a personal matter. Unless he rejoins the Raiders and takes part in on-field work Friday, he'll likely be ruled out ahead of Sunday's game in Denver. Another absence would pave the way for Mayer to serve as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end behind Brock Bowers.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Mayer (personal) remains away from the Raiders and doesn't have a timeline to return, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Mayer was added to the injury report last Thursday and ended up missing Sunday's win over the Browns. Harrison Bryant took over most of Mayer's snaps, with rookie tight end Brock Bowers essentially handling the same role he had Weeks 1-3. That'll likely be the plan again if Mayer isn't back with the team before Sunday's game in Denver.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE