If you take a quick glance at the last game of the recently concluded season, you’ll see Las Vegas Raiders Jakobi Meyers performing big- nine catches for 123 yards and a touchdown. What could possibly top it? Yeah, reaching that 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career was the cherry on the top. Though he had another great year for the Silver and Black, this is the big league we are talking about and let’s just say that things change around here pretty fast. With his contract nearing its final year, there looms uncertainty regarding his future. But hey, at least he has got some appreciation!
The 28-year-old had a standout season with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024. Despite the team’s tumultuous season marked by quarterback changes and offensive coordinator shifts, Meyers delivered consistently, recording 87 receptions for 1,027 yards without a single drop. Recognizing the challenges Meyers overcame, the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver publicly acknowledged the impressive nature of Meyers’ season. In response to an Instagram post from Sideline Hustle detailing Meyers’ drop-free dominance, Anthony Miller reposted it with just three words: “Pay that man.” Short, sharp, and clear — the message echoed what many already felt.
Over his two-year tenure with the team, Meyers has consistently shown his worth as the linchpin of the Raiders’ aerial assault. And now he is one of the primary weapons on the offense. Just look at his 235 targets during the previous season and what we have is evidence of his reliability.
Moving on, Sideline Hustle’s original post didn’t hold back in its praise either, emphasizing that Meyers’ consistency under chaos made him a standout. The caption read: “He has proved to be a true #1 WR in this league and can produce consistently under any circumstance.” From adjusting to unstable quarterback play to staying locked in despite system changes, Meyers showed he’s more than a WR2. As he enters the final year of his three-year, $33 million contract, Meyers has expressed his openness to negotiating a contract extension with the team, as per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.
Even at the introductory press conference in Las Vegas, new Raiders quarterback Geno Smith expressed his desire to have him around. He said, “We’re so excited about getting the chance to work together. I followed him from New England to here and always thought he was a really good receiver.”
We have all seen how Jakobi Meyers has stood on the gridiron these past few seasons; it is now time for Tom Brady’s Raiders to pull some action.
Will the Raiders shape Jakobi Meyers’ big contract move?
With his contract set to expire after the 2025 season, Meyers has made it clear that he desires a long-term commitment from the team while his recent performance and leadership have positioned him as a cornerstone for the Raiders’ future. When with the Raiders, Davante Adams was their primary receiving target, often drawing double teams and taking the bulk of the attention. However, Jakobi Meyers in his debut year (2023) with the team proved that he can be just as impactful — if not more at times.
Despite technically lining up as the Raiders’ No. 2 receiver behind Davante Adams, Meyers’ production suggested otherwise. Meyer matched and sometimes outpaced Adams in efficiency, especially in red zone reliability and third-down conversion routes. With the trade of Adams and the restructuring of Meyers’ contract to create cap space, the team has signaled its intent to build around Meyers. The lack of significant additions to the wide receiver corps further emphasizes his central role in the team’s offensive plans.
While Tom Brady has not been directly linked to negotiations regarding Meyers’ contract, his role as a recent part-owner of the Raiders could carry significant weight in these discussions. Brady’s influence over the team’s direction is increasingly evident, and his leadership could impact how they approach the extension of a player like Meyers.
As the fresh NFL season approaches, Jakobi Meyers will look to further build on the performances from the last seasons. With supporters like Anthony Miller putting pressure on the Raiders, all eyes are on Vegas to do the right thing. Meyers has done his part under the lights — now it’s the Raiders’ turn to respond behind the scenes. The only question now is — will the Raiders recognize it before someone else does?
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