The Raiders kept a mainstay in the fold for the long term by working out an extension with left tackle Kolton Miller yesterday. Another key member of the team’s offense could also have a new deal in place soon. 
Receiver Jakobi Meyers is in talks with Vegas about an extension, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes (video link). The 28-year-old has one season remaining on his current deal and has made it clear more than once that he would welcome an extended stay with the organization. Meyers signed with the Raiders in free agency after playing out his Patriots rookie deal.
That $11MM-per-year pact has proven to be a strong investment for Vegas so far. Playing in multiple schemes and dealing with undesirable quarterback situations, Meyers has totaled 1,834 yards and 12 touchdowns on his second team. 2024 saw him set a new career high in receptions (87) while topping 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. Stability at the quarterback spot in the form of Geno Smith, along with revamped coaching staff featuring new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, could spark improvement moving forward.
Vegas has Tre Tucker in place as a fellow starter at the receiver spot, and the team invested second- and fourth-round picks in Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton during this year’s draft. Development from any or all members of that trio would be welcomed as the team looks to duplicate tight end Brock Bowers‘ historic rookie season. In any event, Meyers will be counted to serve as a focal point in the passing game for 2025. The former UDFA has drawn 235 targets over the past two years, and a similar showing this year could help his value on a new contract with the Raiders or a free agent suitor.
Of course, time remains for an agreement to be reached which would prevent Meyers from hitting the open market next spring. His scheduled cap charge of $14.96MM is certainly not burdensome for the Raiders, but an increase in pay from the $11MM Meyers is currently owed for 2025 along with a commitment for future seasons would be affordable based on the team’s current cap situation. It would also ensure stability atop the receiver depth chart for years to come.
I dunno, been quiet these last two years IMO. Needs to have a big year, though he did get 8 TDs in 2023 with Adams on the other side. With a better QB, we will see if he can benefit.
Quiet? Really?
That’s quite the hot take. I’m guessing you’re not a Raider fan and don’t watch their games. For a raiders team with no quarterback the last two years, he’s been far from quite.
That’s always my philosophy. If a player can be successful in a questionable structure, that’s the guy to go after. He’s played for Cam Newton, Mac Jones, AOC, Garoppolo, and Minshaw. And he’s averaged ~ 7.9 Yards/target. That could easily be 8.5 with a better QB (and he was at 8.8 with one season with Brady). That’s a high level #2, imho.
What, you dont have belief in O’Connell? Myers needed a good game against the Chargers just to get over 1000 yards. Of the 4 TDs he scored, he got two of those in his last two starts with defenses worrying about Bowers. When I watched the Raiders, he didnt seem to do alot despite 87 catches. I will admit, I didnt know he missed two starts. Hopefully all the receivers, including Bowers, will find the endzone more this year.
I say get it down. He’s the #1 -WR2 in the league. He’s been playing WR1 last year but he’s better suited as WR2. That’s not a knock. He’s a low end WR1 but a top tier WR2. Be curious how my Raiders handle this since we now have grown ups in the room
I like Jakobi Meyers. It seemed he would never get drafted in fantasy leagues I was apart of but he was always a solid waiver pickup.