Meyers and his uncertain future with Raiders: Renewal or goodbye?

Jakobi Meyers: Uncertain Future with the Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is in the final year of his contract and is unsure if a new deal with the organization will materialize.

“I don’t know, to be honest,” Meyers stated. “…I’m not worried. If they don’t, I’ll be fine either way.”
Jakobi Meyers

Meyers hoped to reach an agreement before the season opener against the New England Patriots. However, because both sides could not agree on the terms of a new contract, Meyers requested a trade, but the team denied it. The player remains open to negotiating an agreement during the season, but it must be favorable for him.

“They’re watching me to see if they want me here. I’m watching them to see if I want to be with them,” Meyers said. “We’re all doing the same thing and we’ll see how it all plays out.”
Jakobi Meyers

Meyers’ contract has a base salary of $10.5 million and a cap hit of $14.98 million in 2025. He has no remaining guaranteed money on his three-year, $33 million contract, which he signed in 2023 after four seasons with the New England Patriots. The 28-year-old player did not consider a strike because he wanted to be there for his teammates.

“If it weren’t for them, I probably would have done the same thing as everyone else,” Meyers said. “But you have to find a way to separate yourself from all the business.”
Jakobi Meyers

Last week, general manager John Spytek called Meyers an “accomplished professional” as the veteran receiver continued practicing despite the contract dispute.

“Jakobi and I have had a lot of great conversations since I got here about a lot of different things,” Spytek said. “I’m excited that he’s here, that he’s a Raider, and that he’s on the field working hard today, and I haven’t seen him do anything other than that since I’ve been here. He’s a professional. I think he really values being a Raider.”
John Spytek

In this offseason, several wide receivers in the league signed long-term deals. The Raiders have also shown their willingness to secure key veterans for the future. Meyers believes he has put himself in a position to get a new contract. Last season, he caught 87 passes for a career-high 1,027 yards and four touchdowns. He had a 1.6% drop rate on 129 targets. Meyers has recorded at least 800 yards in four consecutive seasons.