Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer caught all four of his targets for 21 yards in the Raiders’ Week 18 loss to the Chargers.

Mayer was fated for a quiet season after the Raiders drafted generational tight end Brock Bowers prospect in the first round. Things went from bad to worse when he was placed on the reserve/NFI list early in the year for personal reasons. Mayer missed six games and returned to a backup role later in the season. He strangely erupted for seven catches and 68 yards in Week 14 but did little aside from that game. It was his only contest with more than two catches or 14 yards until Week 18. The Raiders could view Mayer as a strong backup option to Mayer, but the former second-round would still fetch a solid return in a trade. His name will undoubtedly come up in trade talks, giving dynasty managers something to cling to heading into 2025.