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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 16
The Raiders Are Back, Michael Mayer Is Paid, and Kirk Cousins Is on Notice
We are so back. The NFL regular season finally kicked off this past weekend, and that means we finally got to see this new-look Las Vegas Raiders team in action.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Raiders Continue to Misunderstand Value With Michael Mayer Extension
The Raiders gave Michael Mayer an extension on Saturday, making him the fifth highest-paid tight end in the NFL. But Mayer is the Raiders’ backup tight end. Mayer signed a new three-year deal worth $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 12
Raiders bolster tight end room after Brock Bowers injury
Bowers has been a superstar whenever he’s been on the field. But unfortunately for him, it hasn’t been too often since his rookie season back in 2024.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 12
Raiders Lock Up Michael Mayer With $45 Million Extension
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t viewing Michael Mayer as simply Brock Bowers’ backup. They’re paying him like an important piece of their future.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Astonishing Raiders stat emerges after Michael Mayer’s contract extension
An incredible stat about the Las Vegas Raiders’ recent draft ineptitude has surfaced after the team signed tight end Michael Mayer to a contract extension.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 12
Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension
Mayer have agreed on a three-year, $45 million extension with $30 million guaranteed.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
Raiders Extend TE Michael Mayer
The Packers’ Tucker Kraft is not the only tight end getting paid today. The Raiders have reached a three-year, $45MM deal with Michael Mayer, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 10
With Bowers Out, Mayer's Opportunity Arrives Once More
The benefit of having a deep room at a specific position is that if the top player goes down, the next could be as good. The Las Vegas Raiders have that with their tight ends, Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, both of whom are expected to be key elements of the offense under first-year head coach and play-caller Klint Kubiak.
Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / September 9
Michael Mayer is Fantasy Football Must Start in Week One: Post-Brock Bowers Injury
Brock Bowers was just reported to have undergone a minuscus trim which will put him out for the first one-two weeks of the NFL season. This has a ton of trickle effects for the Raiders team as a whole, but the biggest thing news is what happens with backup tight end Michael Mayer.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 15
The Raiders may need Michael Mayer more than they realize
Michael Mayer doesn’t need to become a superstar for the Las Vegas Raiders offense to take a major step forward. He just needs to become the weapon Las Vegas has been waiting for.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10
Report: Raiders Weren’t Open To Trading TE Michael Mayer Last Deadline
Raiders TE Michael Mayer is entering the final year of his contract and figures to be the team’s No. 2 tight end behind Brock Bowers again. Per Jason La Canfora, one rival GM said they asked about Mayer during last year’s deadline, but the Raiders weren’t open to moving him.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 8
Why 2026 Is Mayer's Best Opportunity Yet With Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are nearing the end of training camp and are well into their development plans. Las Vegas' new coaching staff has spent most of camp and their offseason workout program working to incorporate the long list of roster and coaching changes they made.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 8
Raiders' Klint Kubiak, Michael Mayer react to Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins scuffle
According to Sam Warren of The Athletic, Crosby and Cousins got into a bit of a scuffle during Friday's practice after Crosby tipped a pass and Cousins "got in [Crosby's] face afterward," which resulted in a bit of a shouting match between the two.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 3
Michael Mayer Leaves Raiders Practice With Nose Injury in Contract Year
The Raiders have not had many injuries to worry about in training camp. But tight end Michael Mayer left Monday’s practice with a nose injury. “He busted his nose open.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2025
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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