Raiders' Mayer lands $45M extension with Bowers sidelined — SkimNews
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- Michael Mayer signed a three-year, $45 million extension with $30 million guaranteed from the Raiders, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday and is expected to miss one or two games, putting Mayer in the Week 1 starting role against Miami.
- During Bowers' 2025 absence (PCL injury and bone bruise across five missed games), Mayer caught 18 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown in four games.
- Mayer finished 2025 with career highs of 35 receptions and 328 receiving yards.
Why it matters: The $45M extension lands as Mayer prepares to start Week 1 in place of injured Bowers, who is expected to miss one or two games. The deal rewards a player who posted career highs of 35 receptions and 328 yards in 2025 while filling in during Bowers' five-game absence.
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