Michael Mayer: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 28

The Raiders Are Doing Things Differently This Season

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new general manager, quarterback, running back, offensive coordinator, and several new starters on defense. Las Vegas has more than a few new aspects to its team this upcoming season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 14

Raiders' Mayer Must Be Big Piece of Passing Game

The Las Vegas Raiders offense, on paper, is looking very promising for next season. But head coach Pete Carroll knows that there is still work to do with the offense and building chemistry.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

An Ode to Raiders TE Michael Mayer

There was a reason the Las Vegas Raiders not only drafted tight end Michael Mayer two offseasons ago, but traded up in the NFL Draft to do so. Mayer was one of the top two tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft and rightfully so after an outstanding career at Notre Dame.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 4

Raiders shut down trade interest regarding young player

Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Raiders wound up being placed in some slight trade drama. When the Miami Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, they opened up two holes on their roster than needed to be filled quickly.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 3

Raiders 2025 Outlook: Can Michael Mayer Have a Bounce-Back Season?

The 2023 season was a wild one from the perspective of a Las Vegas Raiders fan. The team had a rough start to the season, which led to the firing of a coach.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 2

Why TE Michael Mayer could be a big asset for the Raiders in 2025

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NFL News / Silver and Black Pride / July 1

Dolphins indeed trade for former Raiders tight end

It’s Darren Waller, not Michael Mayer who heads to South Beach The Miami Dolphins’ search for a tight end this week, indeed, revolved around one with Las Vegas Raiders ties.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Raiders’ Michael Mayer trade outlook amid Dolphins speculation

The Las Vegas Raiders made a ton of progress building the roster this offseason. Vegas now has a stacked offense with Geno Smith at the helm and Ashton Jeanty as a potential superstar.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1

Raiders Have the Best TE Room in AFC West

The Las Vegas Raiders boast one of the best tight end rooms in the division. The duo of Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer is one you could put up against

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1

Chip Kelly Expected to Have Massive Role for Michael Mayer

The Las Vegas Raiders offense is looking good heading into the 2025 season. The Raiders have done a lot of work on that side of the ball to get things going for next season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 30

Report: Raiders Have ‘No Interest’ In Trading TE Michael Mayer

A report surfaced earlier in the day that the Dolphins have some interest in a potential trade for Raiders TE Michael Mayer. The Dolphins sent TE Jonnu

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Las Vegas Raiders could capitalize on latest NFL blockbuster trade by dealing disappointing former high draft pick

We may be in the dead period of the NFL offseason, but front offices are always monitoring moves around the league and awaiting potential opportunities.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

PFF Predicts Breakout NFL Season for Ex-Notre Dame Standout in 2025

It's been a hectic week for Notre Dame involving tight ends as both Preston Fryzle and Ian Premer announced commitments to the 2026 recruiting class during it.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Last Word On Sports / June 25

Pete Carroll’s Latest Comments Suggest A Michael Mayer Trade

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is a popular trade target, and for good reason. Selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Notre Dame product has been a league-average player during his first two seasons in the league, which is normally a fine thing.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 25

Analyst convinced young Raiders player is poised for breakout

The Las Vegas Raiders have been the subject of plenty of offseason hype, but a player who has gotten a surprising amount of attention this summer has been third-year tight end Michael Mayer.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 24

Raiders’ Michael Mayer Looking to Bounce Back in 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders had envisioned Michael Mayer to be their tight end of the future after a rookie season in which he showed flashes of what he can do with the ball in his hands.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 18

Former Raiders second-round pick earns praise from new regime

When head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek took over the Las Vegas Raiders, many assumed that was the beginning of the end for Michael Mayer.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 13

Raiders TE Michael Mayer Poised For Breakout Campaign Says PFF

Good things are being said about Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer this offseason following a coaching staff overhaul. Pro Football Focus seems to think this will be a breakout season for the third-year player.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 11

2 TE Sets With Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer – Is Chip Kelly About To Cook?

With mandatory minicamp underway, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer dropped some notable tidbits regarding the state of the offense. Are we finally going to see two tight end sets with him and Brock Bowers?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 4

Analyst gives opinion on young Raider that conflicts with coaching staff

During the offseason, rumors swirled around the possibility of the Las Vegas Raiders moving on from tight end Michael Mayer. Despite the buzz coming from Mayer during the 2023 Draft, he has never fully lived up to expectations after being drafted by the Raiders in the second round.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Multiple Teams Interested In Trading For Raiders TE Michael Mayer

The Raiders selected TE Brock Bowers 13th overall in 2024 a year after taking TE Michael Mayer 35th overall. Bowers had an incredible rookie campaign, going for 1,194 yards on 112 receptions despite being on an underwhelming offense.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 1

Raiders Shopping TE Michael Mayer

Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed of The Athletic report that the Raiders are shopping TE Michael Mayer and have had discussions with teams interested in the former second-round pick.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 12

Raiders TE Michael Mayer Is Doing Everything That Doesn’t Show Up On The Stat Sheet

While Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer isn’t lighting up the scoreboard, he’s doing all the things that show up in the stats. Head coach Antonio Pierce made sure he got some well-earned recognition for it this week.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 12

Raiders TE Michael Mayer returns to practice after absence

Michael Mayer will soon resume his sophomore campaign. The Raiders announced that the second-year tight end returned to practice today. With Mayer having been designated for return, the team will now have 21 days to activate the player to the active roster.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 11