Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders due to a contract dispute. Entering the final year of a three-year, $33 million contract, Meyers is seeking a new deal with guaranteed money, as his 2025 salary of $10.76 million carries no guarantees. Despite his career-high 87 receptions for 1,027 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2024, the Raiders have not extended his contract, leading to his trade request.
Best Landing Spots for Meyers in 2025:
Minnesota Vikings: With Jordan Addison suspended and Justin Jefferson nursing a hamstring injury, Meyers could provide immediate impact as a reliable slot receiver.
New England Patriots: Reuniting with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels could rejuvenate Meyers' career, given their past success together.
Denver Broncos: Meyers would complement Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr., enhancing the receiving options for quarterback Bo Nix.
Impact on the Raiders: Trading Meyers would leave the Raiders with a thin wide receiver corps, relying heavily on Tre Tucker and rookies Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Jack Bech. This would increase the pressure on rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who had 112 catches for 1,194 yards last year, to carry the passing game alongside new quarterback Geno Smith.
Fantasy Football Implications: If Meyers is traded, Brock Bowers and Tre Tucker could see increased target shares, making them valuable fantasy assets. Conversely, Meyers' value would depend on his landing spot, with the Vikings and Patriots offering the most upside due to immediate need and familiar systems.
