Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is putting an end to the whirlwind of speculation surrounding his future. After submitting a trade request late last month, the veteran receiver confirmed Wednesday that he has rescinded it and will remain with the Raiders for the time being.
“It’s a job,” Meyers said, via NFL.com’s Nick Shook. “At the end of the day, I’m happy to be doing my job with my boys, but I can be happy anywhere.”
Jakobi Meyers Rescinds Trade Request, Sticks with Raiders “For Now”
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Meyers’ request reportedly stemmed from stalled contract negotiations. The receiver was seeking a raise on his active $11 million-per-year deal, but the Raiders were firm in their stance, showing no willingness to adjust the terms of their top receiver’s contract. “I asked, they said no. That’s where that stopped,” Meyers explained. “I mean, I’m just going to keep doing my job until something shakes out either way, honestly. I don’t know which way it’s going to go, but I’ll be ready for whatever.”
A former undrafted free agent out of New England, Meyers has steadily built a reputation as a reliable target. His first two seasons in Las Vegas have been among the most productive of his career. After hauling in a career-high 10 touchdowns in 2023, Meyers followed that with 1,027 receiving yards in 2024, even as the Raiders moved on from Davante Adams. He remains the team’s top option at wide receiver heading into the 2025 season.
With the Raiders’ receiving corps now featuring Tre Tucker, veteran Amari Cooper, and rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton, the front office appears committed to keeping Meyers in the fold as they install a new offense around quarterback Geno Smith. If Meyers continues to perform at a high level this year, a lucrative free-agent payday could still be on the horizon.
“I’m ready to go if you need me to go; I’m ready to play if you need me to play,” Meyers said. “I really don’t know where it’s going to go, but I’m ready. Everyone will find out together.”
Despite the contract stalemate, Meyers is approaching the 2025 season with focus and determination. “Am I happy?” he asked rhetorically. “It’s a job. I’m happy to be doing my job with my boys, but I could be happy anywhere.”
While he may not yet have the contract extension he desires, Meyers is set to lead the Raiders’ passing game as they open the season against the New England Patriots. For now, the message is clear: his trade request is off the table, his mindset is professional, and his eyes are on the field.