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Jakobi Meyers Says Raiders Denied Trade Request, Will Play Week 1

The veteran enters a contract year with talks for an extension unresolved.

Overview

  • Meyers confirmed he asked out — “I asked, they said no” — and said he will keep doing his job as he waits to see how the situation plays out.
  • He has practiced throughout camp without a holdout and is preparing to face the Patriots in Sunday’s opener.
  • He is in the final season of a three-year, $33 million contract with a $10.5 million base salary and no guaranteed money remaining.
  • The Raiders have indicated they do not plan to trade him, citing his value, with rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr. among the depth options.
  • Outside interest has been discussed in reports, with the Jets monitoring receiver help and the Browns mentioned as a potential suitor, but no move has materialized.