MICHAEL MAYER NEWS

Sidelined again in Week 5 Mayer (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Though Mayer was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, he wasn't able to make enough progress in his recovery from the brain injury to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Mayer typically serves as the Raiders' No. 2 tight end when he's available, but his absence will loom larger in Week 5 since starter Brock Bowers (knee) is inactive for the first time in his career. With Bowers and Mayer in street clothes, the Raiders are left with Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon and practice-squad call-up Albert Okwuegbunam as their available options in the position group.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

The Raiders must continue to ignore this tireless trade idea at all costs Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is not a trade candidate during the 2025 NFL season, despite various writers and analysts insistin...

OCTOBER 4 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Michael Mayer Out, Brock Bowers Trending to Out Week 5 for Las Vegas Raiders Expect the Las Vegas Raiders to try some different things without Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer on Sunday in Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Raiders' Bowers questionable for Colts game, but Mayer might return

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis due to a knee injury

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Iffy for Sunday's contest Mayer (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Raiders are listing their top two tight ends as questionable for the contest, as Brock Bowers (knee) is also taking a designation into Sunday after managing just one limited practice this week. Mayer, meanwhile, was a limited participant throughout the week, but if he can clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's contest, he could be in line for a prominent role in the event that Bowers sits. If both Bowers and Mayer end up sitting out, however, the Raiders would be left with Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon as their healthy options at the position.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Mayer (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Impact Mayer has been slowly working his way back from a concussion he suffered in Week 3 versus the Commanders. He has now logged back-to-back limited efforts to begin the week, potentially opening the door for him to clear concussion protocol and play Sunday in Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor and Ashton Jeanty expected to take center stage as Colts and Raiders try to rebound

Indianapolis Colts veteran Jonathan Taylor and Las Vegas rookie Ashton Jeanty have a similar playing style

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Limited on Wednesday Mayer (concussion) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Paul reports.

Impact Mayer remains in the league's concussion protocol after he was injured in Week 3. The third-year tight end missed last Sunday's loss to the Bears. Mayer has six catches for 47 scoreless yards this season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Pete Carroll stands by Geno Smith despite costly interceptions

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll isn't panicking over quarterback Geno Smith, despite his quarterback's struggles

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Josh Blackwell blocks field goal to preserve Bears' rally for 25-24 win over Raiders

Josh Blackwell blocked a 54-yard field-goal attempt by Daniel Carlson in the final minute to preserve a fourth-quarter rally led by Caleb Williams, and the Chicago Bears stunned th...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Raiders are covering their bases with Michael Mayer out due to injury The Las Vegas Raiders elevated two practice squad tight ends with Michael Mayer out due to injury for Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Won't play Sunday Mayer (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com reports.

Impact Mayer didn't practice this week, so his next chance to see game action will arrive Oct. 5 against the Colts. In his absence, fellow TE Ian Thomas is in line to serve as Brock Bowers' top backup Sunday, with Albert Okwuegbunam and Carter Runyon representing possible Week 4 practice squad elevations.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Stays sidelined at practice Mayer (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Mayer exited Las Vegas' Week 3 loss at Washington in the first half and eventually was ruled out due to a concussion. Considering he has yet to practice this week, he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. Friday's injury report ultimately may provide a ruling on Mayer's status for Week 4 action.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders QB Geno Smith spreading the wealth with his receivers

The Las Vegas Raiders have transformed their receiving corps into a more balanced unit

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Not practicing Wednesday Mayer (concussion) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mayer is in the concussion protocol after having been forced out of Las Vegas' loss to the Commanders in Week 3 early, and he hasn't yet progressed to the stage that would allow him limited on-field work at practice. If he's unable to gain full clearance ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Ian Thomas will get a chance to work as the No. 2 tight end behind Brock Bowers.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' offensive line woes leave Geno Smith under siege, Ashton Jeanty stifled

The Raiders have struggled with their offensive line, affecting quarterback Geno Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Mayer (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Upon his exit from the contest, Mayer was reported by the team as being evaluated for a head injury and questionable to return. Now that it's been confirmed that the tight end sustained a concussion, he'll need to advance through the NFL's concussion protocol in order to have a chance to suit up next Sunday against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Mayer injury update: Latest news on Raiders TE's status in Week 3 game | Sporting News Las VEgas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer was shaken up after trying to make a tackle in the Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders....

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Exits Sunday's game Mayer exited Sunday's game against the Commanders to be evaluated for a head injury.

Impact Prior to his departure, Mayer did not catch his only target in the contest. In his absence, Ian Thomas is available to back up top TE Brock Bowers.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders and Commanders both have 1 win against a bad team and 1 loss to a good team

The Washington Commanders host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and both clubs have had similar starts to the season

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Nabs two receptions Monday Mayer has two receptions on as many targets for nine yards in Monday's 20-9 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Mayer was likely swooped up by concerned Brock Bowers (knee) managers this weekend after the star tight end was in jeopardy of missing Monday's contest. The latter wound up suiting up and playing his regular allotment of snaps, limiting Mayer to his usual backup role and marginal production. With Bowers finishing Monday's contest without issue, Mayer will return to fantasy irrelevance in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders have a Week 2 breakout brewing and the league has no idea Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is poised for a breakout game in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season against the Los Angeles Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 13 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Jakobi Meyers, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Michael Mayer and Isaiah Pola-Mao Scrums | Week 2 vs. Chargers WR Jakobi Meyers, WR Dont'e Thornton Jr., TE Michael Mayer and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao address the media in the locker room.

SEPTEMBER 11 • RAIDERS.COM

Chargers' Herbert takes on Raiders' defense in Monday night matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Raiders started a dangerous trend in Week 1 that they need to change fast The Las Vegas Raiders gave away their game plan in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season because Chip Kelly tipped his hand with Brock Bowers and Mi...

SEPTEMBER 10 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM