Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers Requests Trade Amid Contract Dispute

Jakobi Meyers, a key wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders who recorded 87 catches for over 1,000 yards and four touchdowns last season, has requested a trade after failing to secure a contract extension with the team. Meyers is entering the final year of his current three-year, $33 million deal and is seeking long-term security and a raise, but the Raiders have refused to trade him, citing his value to the team. This development complicates the Raiders' roster decisions just before the NFL season begins, with Meyers expected to be the leading receiver and second in targets behind tight end Brock Bowers. The Steelers have been suggested as a potential trade partner, possibly exchanging Meyers for quarterback Skylar Thompson, as they seek a No. 2 receiver. The Raiders face a dilemma as Meyers has leverage but could face fines if he holds out, and the team must decide whether to keep him under the current contract or entertain trade offers. Meyers has participated in all preseason games but his trade request signals potential tension heading into the regular season.