MICHAEL MAYER NEWS

Michael Mayer Presents the Raiders a Valuable Opportunity The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to build a more complete roster. One move could help with the process.

APRIL 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will Raiders Trade TE to AFC Foe? The Las Vegas Raiders have Brock Bowers, which makes third-year tight end Michael Mayer an excellent trade candidate. But would they deal wi...

APRIL 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could Raiders Make Draft Day Trade with NFC Foe? The Las Vegas Raiders could get more draft capital if they traded tight end Michael Mayer. Do they pull the trigger with the Los Angeles Ram...

APRIL 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

Raiders add veteran TE for depth behind Bowers The Raiders signed a veteran tight end to complement Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer on Tuesday.

MARCH 25 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Raiders predicted to trade Michael Mayer in package for $64 million star edge rusher | Sporting News The Las Vegas Raiders might have to replace Malcolm Koonce is he leaves in free agency this offseason. In order to do that, one NFL analyst...

MARCH 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles Could Trade For 'Ideal' Dallas Goedert Successor Philadelphia’s cap-clearing moves suggest a possible trade for Raiders’ young tight end Michael Mayer as a long-term solution.

MARCH 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Eagles Could Make Trade With Raiders For Dallas Goedert Successor Philadelphia’s cap-clearing moves suggest a possible trade for Raiders’ young tight end Michael Mayer as a long-term solution.

MARCH 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

2025 NFL Draft: Most likely trade partners with Titans for No. 1 pick

Should Tennessee choose to deal the top pick, here are four likely trade partners and what it would cost them for a shot at a franchise QB.

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

Dolphins landing Raiders TE in a trade would be perfect Tom Brady revenge With reports circulating recently about the Las Vegas Raiders being willing to move on from TE Michael Mayer, the Miami Dolphins should atte...

MARCH 3 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Available for trade The Raiders are shopping Mayer on the trade market, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Following a decorated college career at Notre Dame, Mayer was selected No. 35 overall in the 2023 Draft by Las Vegas. He caught 27 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, but the Raiders then used their first-rounder on Brock Bowers in 2024. Mayer appeared in just 11 games last season, and his playing time took a hit when he was available. He finished the season with 21 catches for 156 scoreless yards, and the Raiders appear to be willing to move him after just two years.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

No end zone trips in 2024 Mayer caught all four of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Chargers, ultimately capping the 2024 season with 21 receptions for 156 yards on 32 targets across 1...

Impact Mayer appeared in the Raiders' final eight contests of the season after missing Weeks 4-9 due to personal reasons, and his return was highlighted by a seven-catch, 68-yard performance in Week 14 at Tampa Bay. The 2023 second rounder's fantasy ceiling remained limited by the emergence of fellow tight end Brock Bowers, who set multiple rookie records en route to a 112-1,194-5 receiving line on 153 targets in 17 games. Mayer has two years remaining with the Raiders on his own rookie contract, but given Bowers' dominance and the fact that Las Vegas' current regime didn't draft Mayer, the Notre Dame product could be a valuable trade candidate this offseason.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in win Mayer caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints.

Impact Mayer logged 75 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps, but he managed to catch only one pass while rookie tight end Brock Bowers posted a 7-77-0 receiving line on seven targets, setting multiple season records in the process. Mayer's snap share figures to remain elevated against the Chargers in Las Vegas' finale, but playing time hasn't equated to receiving production for him over the past three weeks.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One target in Sunday's win Mayer was unable to haul in his only target in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars.

Impact After emerging with a seven-catch, 68-yard performance in Week 14, Mayer has since posted a disappointing 1-11-0 receiving line on three targets over the Raiders' past two games. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers continued to shine Sunday, as he racked up 11 receptions for 99 yards on 13 targets. Expect Mayer to continue taking a backseat to Bowers at New Orleans in Week 17.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in loss Mayer caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Mayer didn't come close to repeating his Week 14 performance that included seven catches for 68 yards on nine targets in Tampa Bay, but he did reach a 70 percent offensive snap share on Monday Night Football as the Raiders continued to use plenty of two-TE sets. Rookie standout Brock Bowers remains the alpha at this position ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, but Mayer shouldn't yet be completely crossed off in deeper formats, especially with quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) possibly returning to the lineup.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in loss Mayer caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Mayer didn't come close to repeating his Week 14 performance that included seven catches for 68 yards on nine targets in Tampa Bay, but he did reach a 70 percent offensive snap share on Monday Night Football as the Raiders continued to use plenty of two-TE sets. Rookie standout Brock Bowers remains the alpha at this position ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, but Mayer shouldn't yet be completely crossed off in deeper formats, especially with quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) possibly returning to the lineup.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM