Las Vegas Raiders

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Las Vegas Raiders signing ex-Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers to three ... (NFL.com)

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing ex-Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to a three-year deal, $33 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed, ...

[Nelson Agholor](https://www.nfl.com/players/nelson-agholor/) is a free agent. There's also the question of whether Meyers' signing prevents [Mack Hollins](https://www.nfl.com/players/mack-hollins/), who was solid down the stretch, from returning to Las Vegas. [DeVante Parker](https://www.nfl.com/players/devante-parker/), [Tyquan Thornton](https://www.nfl.com/players/tyquan-thornton/), [Kendrick Bourne](https://www.nfl.com/players/kendrick-bourne/), [Lynn Bowden Jr.](https://www.nfl.com/players/lynn-bowden/) and [Tre Nixon](https://www.nfl.com/players/tre-nixon/). The undrafted Meyers settled in with New England (when Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler was in the front office there) and has developed himself into one of the better slot receivers in the league. Among the options still remaining at receiver include [signing](https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-sign-quarterback-jimmy-garoppolo) of quarterback [Jimmy Garoppolo](https://www.nfl.com/players/jimmy-garoppolo/).

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Jakobi Meyers signing with Las Vegas Raiders (CBS News)

The wide receiver, considered the best available free agent at his position, is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Ian Rapoport. The contract is ...

Now, Meyers has the opportunity to create some new memories for the Raiders. A former quarterback, he's also 4-for-4 as a passer for 88 yards and two touchdowns. Last year, despite missing three games, he caught 67 passes for 804 yards and a career-high six touchdowns.

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Las Vegas Raiders and WR Jakobi Meyers agree to three-year deal ... (Yahoo Sports)

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

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Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency: Raiders Sign Jakobi Meyers to 3 ... (Pro Football Network)

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.

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Las Vegas Raiders land top wide receiver in NFL free agency for ... (Sportsnaut)

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.

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Lateral Move? Patriots Jakobi Meyers Joining Raiders After Crazy ... (Sports Illustrated)

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.

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Jakobi Meyers Signs Contract With Las Vegas Raiders (Last Word on Baseball)

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.

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Las Vegas Raiders 2023 NFL free-agent signings - Las Vegas ... (ESPN)

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.

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Las Vegas Raiders star voices frustration over Darren Waller trade (Sportsnaut)

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.

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WR Jakobi Meyers is expected to sign with Las Vegas Raiders (FOXSports.com)

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.

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Fantasy football impact from Las Vegas Raiders trading Darren ... (Pro Football Focus)

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.

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New York Giants acquire Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller via ... (247Sports)

Prior to his time in the NFL, Waller was a standout at Georgia Tech as a wide receiver from 2011-14. He did not record any stats on offense during his true ...

In 33 games from 2012-14, he caught 51 passes for 971 yards (19.0 average) and nine touchdowns. Instead, he stuck around with the new regime and head coach [Josh McDaniels](//247sports.com/Coach/Josh-McDaniels-3331) for one season. In fact, there were talks about Waller being in the original [Davante Adams](//247sports.com/Player/Davante-Adams-10004) deal to Green Bay. “The New York Giants acquiring star tight end [Darren Waller](//247sports.com/Player/Darren-Waller-717) for the Raiders in exchange for a third-round compensatory pick — number 100 overall. 100 overall) to Las Vegas in exchange for Waller, who made the Pro Bowl in 2020, [according to Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1635709248842629127?s=20). The pick the Giants reportedly sent to the Raiders was acquired via the Kansas City Chiefs in October’s [trade involving](https://247sports.com/Article/New-York-Giants-trade-WR-Kadarius-Toney-ex-Florida-Gators-star-to-Kansas-City-Chiefs-per-reports-196219008/) wide receiver [Kadarius Toney](//247sports.com/Player/Kadarius-Toney-87107).

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Las Vegas Raiders and WR Jakobi Meyers agree to three-year deal ... (USA TODAY)

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

This is the second time in as many days the Raiders have agreed to a deal with a former Patriots player. He had 218 catches for 2,547 yards and eight touchdowns in 56 games with 36 starts in four seasons with the Patriots, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina State in 2019. 7 pick in the first round of the draft, which begins on April 27 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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