Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has officially requested a trade after unsuccessful attempts to renegotiate his deal with the team. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Meyers recently met with Raiders management to push for a new contract, but with talks falling apart, the 28-year-old wideout asked for a move elsewhere. The Raiders, however, made it clear that they consider him too valuable to part with and have no intention of honoring the request.
Meyers is entering the final year of the three-year deal he signed with Las Vegas, set to earn $10.76 million this season. His performance in 2024 gave him strong leverage for an extension, as he became the team’s most reliable target, finishing with 87 receptions, 1,027 yards, and four touchdowns. That production highlighted his importance to the Raiders’ passing game, which only increases their reluctance to trade him.
#Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers recently met with team brass and requested to be traded, per me and @TomPelissero.
The team, citing his value, said they had no plans to do so. Meyers and the team attempted to negotiate a new contract, but could not come to terms. pic.twitter.com/GM2oUMDjt3
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2025
The receiver’s push for a new contract makes sense, given his consistent output and the growing market for top wideouts. Yet, the Raiders believe Meyers remains central to their offensive plans and do not want to weaken their roster after making upgrades at other key positions during the offseason. With Geno Smith now under center, Meyers could be poised for one of the most productive seasons of his career. Smith represents arguably the best quarterback Meyers has played with since his early days catching passes from Tom Brady in New England.
Meyers’ trade request comes at a time when optimism surrounds the Raiders’ offense. Alongside promising playmakers like rookie tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders believe they have the tools to compete in a tough AFC West. Losing their top receiver would not only hurt their offensive depth but also disrupt the chemistry they’ve worked to build heading into the season.
Still, the situation highlights the tension between player value and player compensation. Meyers has earned the right to seek a raise after proving himself as the Raiders’ No. 1 receiver, but Las Vegas remains unwilling to part with a cornerstone of its passing attack. Whether the two sides can find common ground during the season will be a storyline to watch, as the Raiders balance their push for success with keeping one of their best players satisfied.
