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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bowers, Mayer, Adams, Wilson, Glaze and Grant Scrums - 10.29.25 TE Brock Bowers, TE Michael Mayer, LB Jamal Adams, DE Tyree Wilson, tackle DJ Glaze and tackle Charles Grant address the media in the locker...

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Limited to one catch Sunday Mayer brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Mayer drew a second consecutive start in place of Brock Bowers (knee), but his numbers paled in comparison to the 5-50-1 line on seven targets he generated against the Titans in his initial turn with the first unit. Mayer's run as the top tight end may have come to an end Sunday, considering Bowers is expected to be healthy enough to play in a Week 9 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 2 following a Week 8 bye.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to one catch Sunday Mayer brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Raiders' 31-0 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Mayer drew a second consecutive start in place of Brock Bowers (knee), but his numbers paled in comparison to the 5-50-1 line on seven targets he'd generated against the Titans in his first turn with the first unit. Mayer's run as the top tight end may have come to an end Sunday, considering Bowers is expected to be healthy enough to play in a Week 9 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 2 following a Week 8 bye.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ashton Jeanty, Michael Mayer, Jeremy Chinn and Raheem Mostert Postgame Media | Week 7 RB Ashton Jeanty, RB Raheem Mostert, safety Jeremy Chinn and TE Michael Mayer address the media in the locker room following the Raiders' We...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Headed for another start sans Bowers Mayer is expected to remain a focal point of the Las Vegas passing attack Sunday against the Chiefs with top tight end Brock Bowers (knee) and top receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee/toe)...

Impact Bowers is missing his third straight game, but Mayer will be stepping in as the No. 1 tight end for just the second consecutive contest, after the Notre Dame product had previously sat out losses to the Bears in Week 4 and the Colts in Week 5 due to a concussion. In his return to action for this past Sunday's 20-10 win over the Titans, Mayer played 56 of 61 snaps on offense on his way to amassing a 5-50-1 receiving line on seven targets. The Raiders had Meyers available for that contest, but his absence for Week 7 along with Bowers' could free up even more volume for Mayer. The 24-year-old thus projects as a solid lineup option this week for fantasy managers looking for a Bowers replacement or otherwise in need of an alternative at the position.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football: 5 last-minute waiver-wire targets before Week 7 Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tight end Michael Mayer stand out as top last-minute waiver wire adds in fantasy football ahead of Week 7.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • PFF.COM

Geno Smith just wrote a check that Raiders fans hope Michael Mayer can cash Geno Smith just wrote a check that Las Vegas Raiders fans hope Michael Mayer can cash.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Michael Mayer is 'playing free' – and playing everywhere – for the Raiders In his third season with the Raiders, Mayer's impact has become more noticeable in multiple phases of the game.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Mano a Mano con Michael Mayer El ala cerrada de los Raiders, Michael Mayer platica Mano a Mano con nosotros sobre su regreso tras perderse un par de juegos, cómo se sinti...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

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