Raiders trade wide receiver before Tuesday’s deadline
Summary
The Raiders traded veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round and a sixth-round pick. Meyers, who turns 29 this week, had been at an impasse with Las Vegas over a new contract since March and had publicly requested a trade. The Raiders, sitting at 2-6, initially kept him while pursuing the season, but with losses mounting and the prospect of losing him in free agency, they moved him to bolster 2026 draft assets. Meyers originally signed with the Raiders as a free agent in 2023.
Key Points
- Jakobi Meyers has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 4th-round and a 6th-round pick.
- Meyers (turning 29) and the Raiders were at a contract stalemate dating back to March; he had asked for a trade.
- Las Vegas chose to convert a potential free-agent loss into draft capital after a disappointing start (2-6).
- Meyers joined the Raiders on a 2023 free-agent deal and had been a primary target in the offence.
- The trade immediately affects the Raiders’ receiving depth and signals an emphasis on future roster rebuilding through the draft.
Context and relevance
This move highlights the Raiders shifting focus from trying to salvage the current season to accumulating picks and planning for 2026. It has immediate implications for the offence (fewer experienced targets), cap management and roster construction. Meanwhile the Jaguars add a proven receiver who could help their passing game now — a clear example of contenders buying experience while teams out of contention gather future assets.
Why should I read this?
Short and blunt: if you follow the Raiders, the NFL draft, or fantasy football, this changes things. They just turned a dependable starter into draft picks — that tells you where the club is leaning. Five minutes of your time will save you surprises later this season.
Author style
Punchy — this isn’t a minor roster tweak. It’s a roster pivot that alters the team’s trajectory and draft outlook. If the Raiders matter to you, the details here are worth knowing.