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The Las Vegas Raiders have activated tight end Michael Mayer from the non-football illness list, making him available for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Mayer, who has been out since Week Three, participated fully in practice this week. Additionally, the Raiders waived wide receiver Alex Bachman and elevated wide receiver Terrace Marshall and center Will Putnam from the practice squad.
Michael Mayer, the Las Vegas Raiders' second-year tight end, has returned to practice after being on the reserve/non-football injury list since October 11 for personal reasons. Although not yet fully cleared to play, his return to practice is a positive sign. Mayer, a 2023 second-round pick, had missed six games and was expected to play a significant role in the Raiders' offense alongside rookie Brock Bowers. His potential return is seen as excellent news for the team.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer scored his first career touchdown with a spectacular catch over New York Jets safety Jordan Whitehead, giving the Raiders a 16-9 lead in the fourth quarter. The touchdown came on a third-and-4 play, with Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell throwing a jump ball to Mayer. The completion probability was low, but Mayer made the catch, showcasing his talent and athleticism.
FantasyPros provides trade advice for fantasy football managers, suggesting potential trades to make as the season progresses. One trade recommendation is to trade Brian Robinson (RB - WAS) for Jahmyr Gibbs (RB - DET), as Gibbs has the potential to break out and be a league winner. Another trade suggestion is to trade Christian Kirk (WR - JAC) for Terry McLaurin (WR - WAS), as McLaurin is the better bet to be the better receiver going forward. Lastly, it is advised to trade Jake Ferguson (TE - DAL) for Michael Mayer (TE - LV), as both tight ends have shown promise and could contribute throughout the season and playoffs.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a smart draft overall, with the exception of their head-scratching pick of Aidan O'Connell. They acquired impact players such as Tyree Wilson, Michael Mayer, Byron Young, and Jakorian Bennett. Mayer, a tight end from Notre Dame, was a steal at 35th overall and has the potential to make a serious impact as a rookie. The Raiders raised the floor of their roster with this draft class and made a great investment in a position that has been heavily used by Josh McDaniels throughout his coaching career.
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2023 NFL draft class includes Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson, Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer, Alabama defensive tackle Byron Young, Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker, Maryland cornerback Jakorian Bennett, Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell, Georgia safety Christopher Smith, Florida linebacker Amari Burney, and Arizona State defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera. The author gives the Raiders a "B" grade for their draft picks, with the first two picks being particularly strong. Readers can vote on their own grades and join the conversation in the comments.
The Las Vegas Raiders attempted to trade back into the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select an impact defender, including Georgia defensive end Nolan Smith and Maryland corner Deonte Banks. However, they ultimately decided to wait it out and ended up selecting arguably the best tight end in the class, Michael Mayer, in a small trade up in Round 2.
The Las Vegas Raiders focused on adding explosive players in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting nine prospects over three days. The early grades for their picks range from A+ to C-, with standout selections including edge rusher Tyree Wilson, tight end Michael Mayer, and safety Christopher Smith. The Raiders also added a speedy special teams ace in Tre Tucker and a run-stuffing defensive tackle in Byron Young. Overall, the Raiders aimed to address their need for playmakers on both sides of the ball.
New Las Vegas Raiders' tight end Michael Mayer is excited to play at Allegiant Stadium and join the veteran tight ends in the team. He takes pride in his blocking skills and is ready to learn and complement his teammates. Mayer is also aware of the Raiders' tradition of utilizing tight ends and is looking forward to contributing to the team's success.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded up three spots to select Notre Dame's highly productive tight end Michael Mayer in the NFL Draft, giving up a fifth-round pick to get him. The Raiders needed a new tight end after trading Darren Waller to the New York Giants in March. Mayer had 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns in three college seasons and was considered a possibility to be the first tight end taken in the draft.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded up to select Michael Mayer, a productive tight end from Notre Dame, with the 35th pick in the NFL Draft. Mayer had an impressive college career, setting records and receiving accolades, and received high grades from Pro Football Focus.
The Raiders traded up with the Colts to select tight end Michael Mayer with the 35th pick in the NFL Draft. Mayer, who played for Notre Dame, caught 67 passes for 809 yards and nine touchdowns last year. The move comes after the Raiders traded Darren Waller to the Giants, leaving a hole at tight end on their roster.
Various NFL mock drafts have different predictions for the NY Giants' first-round pick, with analysts suggesting players such as Jordan Addison, Michael Mayer, Jahmyr Gibbs, Quentin Johnston, Brian Branch, Luke Wypler, Joe Tippmann, Kelee Ringo, Zay Flowers, Cam Smith, Jalin Hyatt, Deonte Banks, Jakorian Bennett, Isaiah Foskey, O'Cyrus Torrence, Emmanuel Forbes, Jack Campbell, Joey Porter Jr. and more.
The Green Bay Packers are considering trading down from their No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to target a tight end such as Michael Mayer or Dalton Kincaid later in the first round. While taking a tight end in the top 15 picks would be risky, trading down would create extra draft capital and allow the Packers to address other holes in their roster. However, finding a team willing to trade up can be a challenge.
The Green Bay Packers may trade down from their No. 13 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, as they have been linked to top tight end prospects Michael Mayer and Dalton Kincaid, but selecting either at No. 13 "would probably be a tad high." The Packers do not need to draft a quarterback or wide receiver in the first round, but could use an upgrade at tight end. The first round of the draft starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.