Michael Mayer - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Slated for TE1 duties sans Bowers The Raiders placed Brock Bowers (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, which means Mayer will serve as the Raiders' No. 1 tight end for the final two games of the regular season, beg...

Impact Mayer has operated as the backup tight end for most of the season, though his best outing of the season -- five catches for 50 yards and a touchdown in a Week 6 win against the Titans -- came when Bowers was sidelined. With Bowers done for the year, Mayer will operate as the Raiders' top tight end in Week 17 and 18 while Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon provide depth at the position.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns three targets in loss Mayer caught one of three targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Texans.

Impact Mayer has not caught more than one pass in a single contest since Week 11, though he played 36 of 54 offensive snaps for the Raiders on Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Brock Bowers paced the team with five receptions on as many targets for 33 yards and a score.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor against Eagles Mayer failed to record a single target in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Mayer was not involved in Raiders' passing attack Sunday, as the tight was held without a catch for the second time this season. The 24-year-old played just eight of the Raiders' 42 offensive snaps in the blowout loss, while starter Brock Bowers was on the field for 38 snaps. Barring an injury to Bowers, Mayer cannot be trusted for fantasy purposes. Next up for the Raiders is a Week 16 matchup against the Texans.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Mayer (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact Mayer, who has missed two straight games, was limited Wednesday, but the tight end's full participation Thursday paves the way for him to rejoin the Raiders' lineup Sunday against the Eagles. With a 22/182/1 receiving line (on 32 targets) in nine games, Mayer carries modest fantasy upside into Week 15 action in his complementary role working alongside fellow TE Brock Bowers, who leads the team in catches (53), targets (72), receiving yards (619) and receiving TDs (six).

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Mayer (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Mayer, who sustained an ankle injury Week 12 against the Browns, had missed six consecutive practices and two straight games heading into Wednesday's session. The tight end's ability to participate, albeit in a limited fashion, has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Eagles approaches.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Carroll provides updates on Geno Smith, Kolton Miller and Michael Mayer Head Coach Pete Carroll discusses facing the Eagles and provides injury updates ahead of Week 15.

DECEMBER 10 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders' Geno Smith misses practice with shoulder injury, status for game at Philadelphia uncertain

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith did not practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury, leaving his status for Sunday's game at Philadelphia uncertain

DECEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Broncos beat Raiders 24-17 to extend winning streak to 10 games as Geno Smith injured

The Denver Broncos have finally won a game where they didn't fall behind

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Raiders' Maxx Crosby questionable with knee injury but expected to play against Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll says he expects Maxx Crosby to play against Denver on Sunday despite a knee injury

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Out again in Week 14 Mayer (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.

Impact Mayer hasn't been able to practice since he sustained an ankle injury Week 12 against the Browns, and while he'll be absent for a second consecutive contest Sunday, coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism that the third-year pro will be able to return Week 15 at Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 14, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com. With Mayer sidelined again, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will take on the TE reps that don't go to top option Brock Bowers.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Another missed practice Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Mayer has now missed five straight practices, giving him one more opportunity to get some work in before the Raiders' Week 14 injury designations are assigned. If he remains out Sunday against the Broncos, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will be candidates to log added snaps behind Las Vegas' top tight end Brock Bowers.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos face Raiders, looking to extend win streak to 10 games

The Denver Broncos face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Bowers, Crosby bring high energy and elite production to Raiders team desperately in need of both

Brock Bowers made one of the best catches of the season, snagging the ball with his left hand just before it hit the ground on Sunday

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Misses another practice Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Mayer didn't practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Another 'DNP' on Wednesday clouds the TE's Week 14 status, but Mayer's outlook for this weekend's game against the Broncos could improve if he returns to practice Thursday or Friday.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Carroll searches for answers as Raiders' dismal season continues

Pete Carroll remains optimistic about the Raiders' chances despite their 2-10 record

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Ruled out versus Chargers Mayer (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Chargers.

Impact Mayer didn't practice this week, with his next chance to see game action set to arrive Dec. 7 against the Broncos. In his absence this weekend, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon will work behind Las Vegas' top tight end Brock Bowers.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Mayer (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Mayer exited this past Sunday's loss to the Browns after logging 13 snaps on offense, and the tight end's 'DNP' on Wednesday clouds his Week 13 status. Mayer now has two more chances to practice before the Raiders unveil their final injury designations ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Shedeur Sanders wins his 1st NFL start, Myles Garrett has 3 sacks as Browns beat Raiders 24-10

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is 1-0 as an NFL starter

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Hurts ankle Sunday Mayer won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns after sustaining an ankle injury.

Impact Before his departure from the contest, Mayer caught his only target for 14 yards. In his absence, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon are available to handle TE reps behind Brock Bowers.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Earns four targets in MNF loss Mayer caught three of four targets for 13 yards in Monday's 33-16 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Mayer played 77 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps as they continue leaning into 12 personnel, but his 4.3 yards per reception marked a season low, and fellow tight end Brock Bowers paced the team in receiving with a 7-72-0 line on 12 targets. Expect a similar level of involvement for Mayer against the Browns in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' offense hits rock bottom after trading receiver Jakobi Meyers

The Raiders traded wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to Jacksonville for two draft picks

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Three catches in Week 10 Mayer caught three of four targets for 22 yards in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Mayer had more targets and catches than Brock Bowers, who caught one of three targets for 31 yards. Bowers had an 83 percent snap share compared to Mayer's mark of 62 percent. Given the underwhelming state of Vegas' wide receiver room, the Raiders will likely continue to keep both tight ends involved in the passing game. The team's next game is Nov. 17 at home against the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted seven times in OT loss Mayer caught three of seven targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 30-29 overtime loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Mayer's seven targets matched his previous season high, but fellow tight end Brock Bowers stole the spotlight Sunday, erupting for a 12-127-3 receiving line on 13 total looks from quarterback Geno Smith. Nonetheless, Mayer played 83 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps, as the team remains without a legitimate WR3 threat behind Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jeanty, Crosby, Bowers, Mayer and Meyers Postgame Media | Week 9 RB Ashton Jeanty, DE Maxx Crosby, TE Brock Bowers, TE Michael Mayer and WR Jakobi Meyers address the media in the locker room following the...

NOVEMBER 3 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders trade rumor reveals one offensive player Las Vegas isn't looking to trade | Sporting News With the rise of Brock Bowers, one would assume that the Las Vegas Raiders might make fellow tight end Michael Mayer available at the trade...

OCTOBER 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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