Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders have agreed to sign wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to a three-year deal worth $33 million with $21 million guaranteed.

Jakobi Meyers -- arguably, the most high-profile WR in the 2023 free agent class -- is off the board, as he has agreed to a three-year deal with the ...

With a do-everything receiver like Adams, a field-stretching tight end with Waller, and an underneath slot option like Renfrow, they now also have a fantastic contested-catch option in Meyers. Instead, Meyers — New England’s leading receiver in each of the last three seasons — will head to Las Vegas, where he’ll reunite with former Patriots offensive coordinator and current Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels. Former New England Patriots wideout Jakobi Meyers has agreed to terms on a three-year, $33 million contract with the [Las Vegas Raiders](https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tag/las-vegas-raiders) that includes $21 million in guarantees.

The deal is a very team-friendly pact for three years, worth as much as $33 million, and will include $21 million guaranteed. Some NFL insiders felt Meyers ...

Now, in an offense that he is a better fit for and playing opposite Davante Adams, Meyers should have the first 1,000-yard receiving season of his career in 2023. Throughout his tenure with the New England Patriots, he improved every season and seemed poised for a breakout year in 2022. Well, on Tuesday the team scooped up another player that was one of the best at their position on the market and is very familiar with head coach Josh McDaniels.

As expected, Pats' leading receiver Jakobi Meyers is leaving in free agency. Surprisingly, it's to join a team of former New Englanders in Las Vegas.

Longtime NFL wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has signed a new contract. The former undrafted free agent spent the 2022 season with the Patriots.

The Patriots made it to the playoffs that season, and Meyers recorded six receptions for 40 yards on nine targets in their lopsided loss against the In total, Meyers finished his rookie season with 26 receptions for 359 yards and no touchdowns on 41 targets. Serving as the unquestioned top option, the wideout finished the season with 67 receptions for 804 yards and a career-high six touchdowns on 96 targets while playing in 14 of a possible 17 games.

The new league year begins March 15 at 4 p.m. ET, which means free agent signings can be made official after that. The first round of the 2023 NFL draft begins ...

Stroud](https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/106307/cj-stroud), Kentucky's [Will Levis](https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/106325/will-levis) or Florida's [Anthony Richardson](http://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/106716/anthony-richardson) -- if they are there at No. [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16760/jimmy-garoppolo), quarterback [Marcus Epps](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3139368/marcus-epps), safety [Brandon Facyson](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3045458/brandon-facyson), cornerback [Chase Garbers](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242408/chase-garbers)) on the roster, Garoppolo is the Raiders' QB1. [Rock Ya-Sin](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3910229/rock-ya-sin) as a physical press corner? The Raiders could still add a body, or three, at safety, though, as [Duron Harmon](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15842/duron-harmon), who had two interceptions last season, is also a free agent. [Davante Adams](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16800/davante-adams). [Jakobi Meyers](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916433/jakobi-meyers), wide receiver The only other linebackers currently under contract in Las Vegas are [Divine Deablo](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4037626/divine-deablo), [Luke Masterson](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4037212/luke-masterson) and [Darien Butler](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360466/darien-butler). [Chandler Jones](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14927/chandler-jones) plucked out of the air and returned for a walk-off TD last season? [Derrick Henry](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043078/derrick-henry) in 2020.

The Las Vegas Raiders' brass is not making many friends within its own locker room during the early stages of free agency. Star wide receiver Davante Adams ...

Prior to an injury plagued 2022 campaign, he averaged north of 1,000 receiving yards over the past three seasons. Get Sportsnaut First today!](https://sportsnaut.com/sportsnaut-first-newsletter/) [had to make sense for him](https://sportsnaut.com/josh-jacobs-nfl-free-agency/). [Ideal Hunter Renfrow trade scenarios from the Las Vegas Raiders](https://sportsnaut.com/hunter-renfrow-trade-scenarios-as-vegas-raiders/) [trading Pro Bowl wide receiver Darren Waller ](https://sportsnaut.com/hunter-renfrow-trade-scenarios-as-vegas-raiders/)to the New York Giants in exchange for a third-round pick (100th overall). [seemed to express his dismay ](https://sportsnaut.com/las-vegas-raiders-star-upset-jimmy-garoppolo/)over the decision to replace [ Derek Carr](https://sportsnaut.com/player/derek-carr/) with [Jimmy Garoppolo ](https://sportsnaut.com/player/jimmy-garoppolo/)at quarterback before quietly attempting to walk back the criticism.

Former New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers is expected to sign with the Raiders for three years and $33 million.

[Analysis From FOX Sports' free-agent rankings:](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-free-agent-top-50-rankings-lamar-jackson-qbs) 45](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-free-agent-top-50-rankings-lamar-jackson-qbs) in the FOX Sports free agent rankings. [Davante Adams](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/davante-adams-player) and [Hunter Renfrow](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/hunter-renfrow-player) and tight end [Darren Waller](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/darren-waller-player). [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-6449b59d70016b9) as Las Vegas additions. He's been the best receiver in the underwhelming Patriots offense over the past two seasons, but he's probably a No. Vegas franchise-tagged RB [Josh Jacobs](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/josh-jacobs-player) for 2023, which could make for a potent combination of skill players.

Nathan Jahnke reveals the fantasy football impacts from the Las Vegas Raiders trading Darren Waller to the New York Giants.

[Nick Vannett](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/nick-vannett/10728), [Lawrence Cager](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/lawrence-cager/34914)and [Chris Myarick](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/chris-myarick/47358)all played, and all of them are under contract for 2023. [mock draft](https://www.pff.com/news/draft-nfl-mock-draft-mike-renner-sam-monson-mock-the-first-round-bryce-young-to-the-houston-texan-at-no-1-overall). [Darius Slayton](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/darius-slayton/25578)and [Richie James Jr.](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/richie-james/28991)also contributed significantly throughout last season, but both are free agents. [Sterling Shepard](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/sterling-shepard/10674)and [Wan’Dale Robinson](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/wandale-robinson/101735)were expected to be two of their top players last season, but neither lasted for more than 250 snaps. [CLICK HERE TO VIEW PFF’s GRADES FOR EVERY TRANSACTION](https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2023-nfl-free-agency-grades-signings-trades-cuts) [Daniel Bellinger](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/daniel-bellinger/84041)was the top tight end last season, but the fourth-round rookie was just the best option New York had. [Isaiah Hodgins](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/isaiah-hodgins/52130)was a waiver wire addition in the middle of last season, and he developed into the Giants' top wide receiver. Even Engram received the eighth-most targets for a tight end from 2020-2021. If the Giants offense continues to improve, it’s possible Waller ranks top-five. His playing time to start 2022 was already lower than the majority of his 2021 performances, and it only declined from there. His 74.5 receiving grade ranked 11th-best among tight ends last season. In New York, he could be second.