Raiders WR Jakobi Myers requested trade
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Acquiring Meyers gives the Jets a very talented receiver who can free up Wilson and attract defenders to him, creating openings in this offense.
The New York Jets desperately need a wide receiver to play alongside Garrett Wilson going forward. With Justin Fields taking over at quarterback, the team needs
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USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSNShould the Jets make an offer for Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers?
Meyers has been attempting to negotiate a contract extension with the Raiders. He produced a career-high 87 receptions for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns in 2024. Meyers is slated to enter the final year of his contract and is scheduled to earn an underpaid base salary of $10.5 million this season.
Meyers, 28, is entering the final year of his $33 million contract. Tashan Reed of The Athletic said on X previously Twitter that Meyers is set to make a $10.5 million base salary in 2025. Meyers wants a raise, but how much money are we talking about here?
Amari Cooper has rejoined the Raiders, the team that drafted him in 2015. He signed a one-year contract and is eager to prove he still ranks among the NFL's top wide receivers.
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Jets can still upgrade roster after cutdown day if they target these newly available players
But with 11 days to go before the season opener against the Steelers, there’s still time to make some meaningful moves. And there might be some to make after 31 other teams trimmed their roster from 90 to to 53 over the past few days.