Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has officially requested a trade after failing to secure a new contract extension.
According to multiple reports, Meyers met with team leadership earlier this week, but negotiations broke down, leaving the 28-year-old star frustrated with his situation heading into the final year of his deal. Despite his wishes, the Raiders have no intention of granting the request, citing his importance to their offense.
#Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers recently met with team brass and requested to be traded, per me and @TomPelissero.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2025
The team, citing his value, said they had no plans to do so. Meyers and the team attempted to negotiate a new contract, but could not come to terms. pic.twitter.com/GM2oUMDjt3
Raiders face pressure as Meyers pushes for new deal
Meyers is coming off his best season yet, recording 87 catches for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns while catching passes from multiple quarterbacks. His current contract pays him just over $10 million in 2025, well below the going rate for a receiver of his caliber. With no guaranteed money left on the deal, Meyers is looking for a raise that better reflects his production and role in the offense.
🚨#Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers requested a trade today less than 2 weeks away from week 1
— ShifftttyyyQB1🏴☠️ (@raiders1022) August 25, 2025
He is the only receiver in the entire #NFL since 2000 to have 95+ targets in a season and a drop percentage of 0.0%
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This is going to get interesting ☠️🏴☠️ pic.twitter.com/7QTolCELXx
Patriots reunion and other trade possibilities
If Las Vegas eventually entertains offers, the New England Patriots stand out as a natural fit. Meyers began his career in Foxboro and would step right back into an offense now led by coordinator Josh McDaniels and rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
Still, for now, the Raiders appear firm on keeping Meyers in silver and black, even as his trade request lingers in the background.
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