MICHAEL MAYER NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to reserve/NFI The Raiders placed Mayer (personal) on the reserve/non-football illness Friday.

Impact Mayer has been away from the team since at least Sept. 26 as he tends to a personal matter, which has sidelined him the last two games and will keep him out through the Raiders' Week 10 bye. He'll be first eligible to get back on the active roster Sunday, Nov. 17 at Miami, but in the meantime, Harrison Bryant and John Samuel Shenker will handle the TE reps that don't go to rookie sensation Brock Bowers.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team still Mayer (personal) remains away from the Raiders, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer missed the past two games and appears in danger of missing another this Sunday against the Steelers. Harrison Bryant has taken on a lot more playing time in Mayer's absence, while Brock Bowers is still dominating the TE targets but hasn't gotten much of a playing-time boost.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out again in Week 5 Mayer (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Denver, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mayer has been away from the Raiders since last Thursday as he tends to a personal matter, and he'll miss a second consecutive contest as a result this weekend. With Mayer out this past Sunday against the Browns, rookie first-rounder Brock Bowers paced the team's tight ends with an 81 percent snap share on his way to three touches (two catches, one carry) for 31 yards from scrimmage, while Harrison Bryant earned 76 percent of snaps and caught both of his targets for 21 yards. Mayer's next chance to play is Sunday, Oct. 13 against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Mayer (personal) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer hasn't practiced since last Wednesday and remains away from the team while he tends to a personal matter. Unless he rejoins the Raiders and takes part in on-field work Friday, he'll likely be ruled out ahead of Sunday's game in Denver. Another absence would pave the way for Mayer to serve as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end behind Brock Bowers.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Mayer (personal) remains away from the Raiders and doesn't have a timeline to return, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Mayer was added to the injury report last Thursday and ended up missing Sunday's win over the Browns. Harrison Bryant took over most of Mayer's snaps, with rookie tight end Brock Bowers essentially handling the same role he had Weeks 1-3. That'll likely be the plan again if Mayer isn't back with the team before Sunday's game in Denver.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out in Week 4 Mayer (personal) won't play in Sunday's game against the Browns, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayer showed up on the Raiders' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to personal matter, which now won't allow him to suit up Week 4. Brock Bowers is the clear-cut top tight end for Las Vegas, but Harrison Bryant and practice-squad members Justin Shorter and John Samuel Shenker will be candidates to fill in behind the rookie first-rounder in place of Mayer.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

One reception in Week 3 loss Mayer caught one pass for seven yards on three targets in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Mayer's overall route participation was limited as the Raiders found themselves facing a significant deficit for much of the contest, therefore using plenty of 11 personnel with each of Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker logging an offensive snap share greater than 80 percent while tight end Brock Bowers secured three of four targets for 41 yards of his own. Mayer has posted a meager 4-21-0 receiving line on seven total targets through the first three weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11-yard reception Sunday Mayer caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Ravens.

Impact Mayer once again logged nearly as many offensive snaps (39) as fellow tight end Brock Bowers (43), but the first-round rookie erupted for nine catches on as many targets for 98 yards while Mayer was held to just the one reception. With the Raiders struggling to get much going on the ground through the first two weeks of the season, Mayer could be tasked with additional blocking duties while Bowers enjoys a more fantasy-friendly route tree, especially if the team manages to build a lead against the Panthers in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 11-yard reception Sunday Mayer caught his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Ravens.

Impact Mayer once again logged nearly as many offensive snaps (39) as fellow tight end Brock Bowers (43), but the first-round rookie erupted for 98 yards and caught all nine of his targets. With the Raiders struggling to get much going on the ground through the first two weeks of the season, Mayer could be tasked with additional blocking duties while Bowers enjoys a more fantasy-friendly route tree, especially if the team manages to build a lead against the Panthers in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE