MICHAEL MAYER NEWS

No end zone trips in 2024 Mayer caught all four of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Chargers, ultimately capping the 2024 season with 21 receptions for 156 yards on 32 targets across 1...

Impact Mayer appeared in the Raiders' final eight contests of the season after missing Weeks 4-9 due to personal reasons, and his return was highlighted by a seven-catch, 68-yard performance in Week 14 at Tampa Bay. The 2023 second rounder's fantasy ceiling remained limited by the emergence of fellow tight end Brock Bowers, who set multiple rookie records en route to a 112-1,194-5 receiving line on 153 targets in 17 games. Mayer has two years remaining with the Raiders on his own rookie contract, but given Bowers' dominance and the fact that Las Vegas' current regime didn't draft Mayer, the Notre Dame product could be a valuable trade candidate this offseason.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in win Mayer caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints.

Impact Mayer logged 75 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps, but he managed to catch only one pass while rookie tight end Brock Bowers posted a 7-77-0 receiving line on seven targets, setting multiple season records in the process. Mayer's snap share figures to remain elevated against the Chargers in Las Vegas' finale, but playing time hasn't equated to receiving production for him over the past three weeks.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One target in Sunday's win Mayer was unable to haul in his only target in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jaguars.

Impact After emerging with a seven-catch, 68-yard performance in Week 14, Mayer has since posted a disappointing 1-11-0 receiving line on three targets over the Raiders' past two games. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers continued to shine Sunday, as he racked up 11 receptions for 99 yards on 13 targets. Expect Mayer to continue taking a backseat to Bowers at New Orleans in Week 17.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in loss Mayer caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Mayer didn't come close to repeating his Week 14 performance that included seven catches for 68 yards on nine targets in Tampa Bay, but he did reach a 70 percent offensive snap share on Monday Night Football as the Raiders continued to use plenty of two-TE sets. Rookie standout Brock Bowers remains the alpha at this position ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, but Mayer shouldn't yet be completely crossed off in deeper formats, especially with quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) possibly returning to the lineup.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in loss Mayer caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Mayer didn't come close to repeating his Week 14 performance that included seven catches for 68 yards on nine targets in Tampa Bay, but he did reach a 70 percent offensive snap share on Monday Night Football as the Raiders continued to use plenty of two-TE sets. Rookie standout Brock Bowers remains the alpha at this position ahead of a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, but Mayer shouldn't yet be completely crossed off in deeper formats, especially with quarterback Aidan O'Connell (knee) possibly returning to the lineup.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paces pass catchers in loss Mayer secured seven of nine targets for 68 yards in the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Mayer was the surprise co-leader in receptions and set the pace in receiving yards for the Raiders on the afternoon, looking more like Brock Bowers than the star tight end himself. Mayer's catch total was also a career-high figure, and the productive performance came out of nowhere considering the second-year pro had topped out at two catches and 11 yards in terms of single-game highs this season prior to Sunday. Mayer draws another favorable matchup in a Week 15 home clash against the Falcons on Monday night, Dec. 16.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer's hurdle gets Raiders inside Bucs' 5-yard line Watch as tight end Michael Mayer gains 29 yards during the second quarter against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Nabs one catch in Week 13 loss Mayer recorded one reception on two targets for five yards in Friday's Week 13 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Mayer logged 62 percent of Las Vegas' offensive snaps -- his highest count since returning from a a six-game absence Week 11 -- but wasn't able to do much in the close contest. He's caught just four passes for 21 yards over three contests since returning from the hiatus, so he's not on the fantasy radar as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end. Meanwhile, rookie Brock Bowers has gone over 125 receiving yards in two of his past three games, further cementing his already tight grasp on his role as the team's most dangerous pass catcher.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of receptions in loss Mayer caught two passes on as many targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos.

Impact In his second game back from a six-week absence, Mayer played 34 of a possible 77 offensive snaps behind fellow tight end Brock Bowers, who saw double-digit targets for a second straight contest. Mayer continues to serve as the No. 2 TE behind the standout rookie in an offense that will have a new signal caller at the helm in Week 13 against the Chiefs after Gardner Minshew fractured his collarbone during Sunday's loss.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted thrice in return Mayer caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-19 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Mayer suited up for the first time since Week 3 after being reinstated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, posting a 52-percent offensive snap share in his return against Miami. Mayer's involvement resulted in three targets, while fellow tight end Brock Bowers continued his breakout rookie campaign with 13 receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown on 16 looks from quarterback Gardner Minshew. Expect Mayer to provide depth behind Bowers when Las Vegas hosts the Broncos in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer recaps Week 11 loss to the Dolphins Tight end Michael Mayer on the Week 11 loss to the Dolphins, tight end Brock Bowers and more.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Playing for first time since Week 3 Mayer (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Mayer had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but after practicing fully Wednesday through Friday and then being reinstated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, his availability for Sunday's contest never appeared to be in much jeopardy. He'll be suiting up for the first time since Week 3, after having missed the Raiders' last six games prior to the team's Week 10 bye while tending to a personal matter. With fellow tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle) sitting out Sunday, look for Mayer to serve as the clear No. 2 option behind standout rookie Brock Bowers. Over his first three appearances of 2024, Mayer's snap shares ranged between 49 and 63 percent, with the 23-year-old producing a 4-21-0 receiving line on seven targets.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders activate TE Michael Mayer The Las Vegas Raiders activated tight end Michael Mayer from the reserve/non-football illness list on Saturday morning.Mayer missed the Raid...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated off NFI list Mayer was activated from the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He still remains questionable for Sunday's contest against the Dolphin...

Impact Brock Bowers has been one of the Raiders' lone revelations this season, so even if Mayer does end up playing Sunday, it's hard to imagine the second-year tight end cutting into Bowers' pass-catching opportunities significantly.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pick Six: Michael Mayer turning the corner to play this Sunday Mayer's return and offensive line depth among top storylines to follow as Raiders face Miami Dolphins on the road in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Status in question for Sunday Mayer (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Miami.

Impact The Raiders designated Mayer for return from the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday, and he was listed as a full participant on all three Week 11 injury reports. The team will need to activate him by 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday for him to have a chance to be active Sunday. If that comes to pass, Mayer's status will be confirmed, one way or another, about 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. He's seeking his first game action since Week 3 while he tended to a personal matter in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer: 'I felt really happy and good out there today' Tight end Michael Mayer talks returning to practice, interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner and more.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Will Michael Mayer play this week? What Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said | Sporting News Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was designated to return to practice on Tuesday after an extended absence from the team due to a p...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Raiders tight end Michael Mayer returns after missing 6 games because of personal reasons

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer returned to practice Tuesday

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to practice again The Raiders designated Mayer (personal) for return from the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday.

Impact Mayer didn't appear in any of Las Vegas' last six games while he was away from the team tending to a personal matter, but he's ready to resume practicing coming out of the Raiders' Week 10 bye. Though he's not returning from an injury, Mayer could need some time to get himself back in football shape following the lengthy layoff, so he may not be a lock to suit up in Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Whenever he's cleared for game action, Mayer reprise his duties as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end, though he'll often share the field with standout rookie Brock Bowers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Latest update on Michael Mayer's expected return to Las Vegas Raiders | Sporting News Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer hasn't been with the team since Week 4 due to a personal matter, but a beat writer recently provid...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Antonio Pierce Says 'We're Getting Closer' to Michael Mayer's Return The Raiders could be getting a key piece of the offense back soon as Michael Mayer readies for his return.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nearing return? Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that he thinks Mayer (personal) is "getting close" to a return, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer has been away from the team since late September and was placed on the non-football-illness list Oct. 11. He's eligible to return for Week 11, after a Week 10 bye, but it isn't yet clear if that will happen even with Pierce's recent optimism.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders Place Michael Mayer on Reserve/Non-Illness List In the latest development regarding the tight end, he’s now been placed on the reserve/non-illness list.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raiders place TE Michael Mayer on non-football illness list

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was placed on the non-football illness list Friday

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS