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Moving forward, the Las Vegas Raiders must lean on their offseason work and player development skills. The Raiders entered the offseason knowing their group of tight ends was arguably the deepest position group on the entire team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 22

What to Make of the Raiders' Forgotten Man

The Las Vegas Raiders have arguably the best group of tight ends in the National Football League. The Raiders built their offense around what is arguably the best group of tight ends in the National Football League.

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

Why Sunday Was a Step Toward Normalcy for the Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is the best tight end in the National Football League. Michael Mayer would be the best tight end on several rosters around the league.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 30

Raiders' trade stance on TE Michael Mayer is revealed

While Mayer hasn’t lived up to his draft billing, the Georgia product has still proved that he can coexist with Bowers in the lineup.

Raiders HC Pete Carroll provides injury update on TE Brock Bowers

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 16

It is Time to Stop Underrating Raiders TE Michael Mayer

The Las Vegas Raiders have one half a dynamic duo back, and the results are undeniable. The Raiders are a different team without one of their most underrated players.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

How the Return of 2 Contributors Will Impact the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders had a critical player return to the field on Sunday. That return had an immediate impact for the Silver and Black who have struggled on offense this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 14

Michael Mayer gets opportunity to live up to expectations

Prior to the season, there were conversations suggesting that tight end Michael Mayer was no lock to be a Las Vegas Raider. The modest start to the 2023 second-round pick’s career, as well as the immediate rise to superstardom from Brock Bowers, all indicated that his potential would likely be found elsewhere.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 13

How Raiders' Win Over Titans Proved TE Michael Mayer's Value

The Las Vegas Raiders were bit by the injury bug early this season. Although they have not sufferd as many injuries as last season, they have suffered more impactful injuries this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 12

The Value of One Raiders Vet Was Proven in His Absence

The Las Vegas Raiders' decision to draft tight end Brock Bowers was one of the best decisions they have made in recent memory. However, it has had an unintended impact.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 28

Raiders make roster moves to prepare for Week Four

With Michael Mayer unsurprisingly out against the Chicago Bears, the Las Vegas Raiders are keeping their depth at the tight end position strong. Prior to the game, the Raiders announced that they had activated tight ends Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 23

What we know about the serious injury to Michael Mayer

On top of having the doors blown off by the Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders witnessed a scary scene unfold on the field. During the first quarter of the game, Mayer was defending a punt return and made a tackle on return man Jaylin Lane.

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.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / July 2

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

If Mayer can stay on the field, he could turn into a key contributor for the Raiders.

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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 / 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 / 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 / Athlon Sports / April 14

Michael Mayer Trade Idea Lands Him With Struggling AFC South Team

The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled with stability over the last several seasons, in large part due to their inability to properly address the head coach and quarterback positions.

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 16, 2024

Raiders activate second-year TE

Through the first three weeks of the season, he had appeared in 56 percent of his team’s offensive snaps.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 12, 2024

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 / Raiders Newswire / October 16, 2024

Raiders Place Michael Mayer On Non-Football Illness List

The Las Vegas Raiders were expected to employ a lot of two tight end looks this season after they drafted Brock Bowers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.