Jakobi Meyers seeks trade as Raiders stand firm on extension

Jakobi Meyers, the Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver who emerged as a primary target last season, has requested a trade with less than two weeks before the NFL season begins. The request follows negotiations over a contract extension that could not be completed, and the Raiders have signaled they do not intend to accommodate the move at this time. Meyers, 28, is entering the final year of his current deal and would be a free agent next year if he does not sign an extension.

Meyers arrived in Las Vegas in 2023 on a three-year, $33 million contract after a productive stint with the New England Patriots, where he developed into a reliable, consistent option for several seasons. Last year with the Raiders, he posted a career-best 1,027 receiving yards on 87 receptions and added four touchdowns, becoming the team’s second-leading receiver behind Brock Bowers. The drop-off and the team’s offensive direction this offseason, including changes at quarterback and the broader reshaping of the receiving corps, have been part of the backdrop to the contract discussions that failed to secure an extension.

The trade request comes as Meyers and the Raiders could not agree on terms for a new deal...