Raiders: Uncertain future for Jakobi Meyers, renewal in doubt?

In Las Vegas, Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is in the final year of his contract and uncertainty surrounds the possibility of an extension with the organization.

I don’t know, to be honest. I don’t worry. If they don’t, I’ll be fine anyway.

Jakobi MeyersMeyers hoped to reach an agreement before the start of the season against the New England Patriots. In the absence of an agreement, he requested a trade, but the team denied it. The Raiders player remains open to negotiating a new contract during the season, as long as the conditions are favorable for him.

They are evaluating me to see if they want me here. I am evaluating them to see if I want to be with them. We are all doing the same thing, and we’ll see how it goes.

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 Patriots. Despite the contractual situation, Meyers, 28, did not consider a strike, prioritizing his teammates.

If it weren’t for them, I probably would have done the same as everyone else. But you have to find a way to separate yourself from the whole business.

Jakobi Meyers

The general manager, John Spytek, praised Meyers as a “consummate professional”, highlighting his commitment to the team despite the contract dispute.

Jakobi and I have had many excellent conversations since I arrived here about many different things. 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 else 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 signed long-term deals. The Raiders have also shown their willingness to secure key veterans long-term. Defensive end Maxx Crosby, quarterback Geno Smith, punter AJ Cole, and left tackle Kolton Miller have received deals under Spytek’s direction. Meyers believes he has earned a new contract. Last season, he achieved 87 receptions for a personal record of 1,027 yards and four touchdowns. He had a drop rate of 1.6% on 129 targets. Meyers has recorded at least 800 yards in four consecutive seasons.

I tried hard enough to deserve to be here. I thought they would see it that way, but they don’t. It is what it is.

Jakobi Meyers