Raiders sign TE Michael Mayer to three-year, $45M extension with $30M guaranteed
Las Vegas locks up its tight end with one of the largest deals at the position, keeping Mayer in the fold with Brock Bowers out early
The Raiders are paying up to keep their tight end room together. Las Vegas has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with Michael Mayer worth $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport.
The #Raiders have agreed to terms on an 3-year extension with TE Michael Mayer worth $45M with $30M guaranteed. The $15M APY ranks 4th among current TE contracts. The deal was negotiated by Kyle McCarthy, Brian Murphy, and Cam Hahn of @AthletesFirstView on X →
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet): The #Raiders have agreed to terms on an 3-year extension with TE Michael Mayer worth $45M with $30M guaranteed. The $15M APY ranks 4th among current TE contracts. The deal was negotiated by Kyle McCarthy, Brian Murphy, and Cam Hahn of @AthletesFirst
Mayer's $15 million average per year ranks fourth among current tight end contracts, a significant raise that reflects his importance to the offense. Jeremy Fowler called it the largest three-year extension for a tight end, and noted Mayer will be a big part of the plans early with Brock Bowers out after his meniscus trim.
Largest three-year extension for a tight end. Will be big part of plans early with Brock Bowers out.View on X →
Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN): Largest three-year extension for a tight end. Will be big part of plans early with Brock Bowers out.
The extension pairs a healthy Mayer with Bowers to give the Raiders one of the most talented tight end duos in football once Bowers returns. With Bowers sidelined for the early stretch, Mayer becomes the primary target over the middle, and locking him up now secures the position long-term rather than risking him on the open market.