Ryan McFadden
HENDERSON, Nev. — With the NFL's Nov. 4 commerce deadline approaching, Las Vegas Raiders broad receiver Jakobi Meyers is standing agency along with his request to be traded from the workforce.
“Oh, for certain,” Meyers mentioned Tuesday. “However I am an expert on the finish of the day. I am simply making an attempt to play good soccer. If I am right here, I will play good soccer. If I am not right here, I will go on the market and play wherever I am alleged to be.”
In August, Meyers requested a commerce after being unable to succeed in an settlement on a brand new contract. The Raiders, nevertheless, denied his request. Meyers is within the remaining 12 months of his three-year, $33 million deal, which he signed in 2023 after 4 seasons with the New England Patriots.
Because the season has began, Meyers mentioned he hasn't put a lot thought into a brand new take care of the Raiders.
“That window sort of simply closed with the offseason in it,” Meyers mentioned. “If it will get accomplished, I do not look after actual. I actually simply wish to be in a great place for me [and] my household.”
Meyers added that he hasn't spoken with the workforce about his commerce request as of late. He's centered on staying within the second regardless of being a topic of commerce rumors as a result of Las Vegas sits in final place within the AFC West at 2-5.
“[The Raiders] know the way I really feel,” Meyers mentioned. “It is no motive for me to maintain going again crying to them, ‘Are you able to get me out of right here?'
“For those who transfer me, you progress me. However within the meantime, I bought some actual folks that I care about subsequent to me, so I am making an attempt to verify I am being my greatest self for them.”
Throughout this time of the 12 months, Meyers mentioned the workforce tries to make gentle of the uncertainty.
He talked about how the gamers will make jokes at any time when they see their names seem in commerce discussions. “Like, what time is your flight? It is all enjoyable and video games,” he mentioned.
“All people is a comic round this factor, and I am cool with it,” he mentioned. “I like listening to the jokes so long as guys are prepared to speak about it. In the event that they bought a difficulty, I will be open with them.”
Meyers missed final week's 31-0 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs due to a knee/toe damage that he sustained towards the Tennessee Titans in Week 6. He was sidelined for 2 days of observe earlier than returning to the sphere Friday.
Meyers warmed up forward of kickoff however determined it was greatest for him to not play. He practiced Tuesday and plans to be obtainable for Week 9's matchup towards the Jacksonville Jaguars at residence.
“It wasn't cool sitting on the bench watching guys lose like that,” Meyers mentioned. “I undoubtedly simply wish to go on the market, do my half [and] hopefully carry just a little spark to the offense.”
In 97 profession video games (76 begins), Meyers, 28, has totaled 422 catches for 4,921 yards and 20 touchdowns. He has recorded not less than 800 yards in 4 consecutive seasons and totaled a career-best 1,027 yards in 2024. By means of six video games in 2025, Meyers has totaled 29 catches for 329 yards.
Regardless of the Raiders' struggles, particularly on offense (three video games with fewer than 10 factors scored), Meyers mentioned the workforce has remained shut.
“All people nonetheless very a lot care about profitable. We're out right here combating,” Meyers mentioned. “It is a new regime. We try.”
