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Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to three-year contract extension

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:53 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to three-year contract extension

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a three-year contract extension with tight end Michael Mayer on Saturday. The deal is worth $45 million, including $30 million in guaranteed money. This contract makes Mayer the fourth highest-paid player at his position based on average annual value. A 2023 second-round draft pick, Mayer was previously scheduled to enter the final season of his rookie contract. Head coach Klint Kubiak intends to use both Mayer and fellow tight end Brock Bowers as key targets for quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The franchise maintains a significant financial commitment to the tight end position as it looks to build its offensive personnel around the young passer.

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Status Watch

•Michael Mayer signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Raiders.
•The agreement includes $30 million in guaranteed money.
•Mayer ranks as the fourth highest-paid tight end by average annual value.
•The contract was negotiated by athletesfirst agents Kyle McCarthy, Brian Murphy, and Cam Hahn.
•Klint Kubiak plans to utilize both Mayer and Brock Bowers in the Raiders' offense.

Latest Updates

4:21 PMESPN — Sources: Raiders TE Mayer lands $45M extension as Bowers sidelined
3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders news: Tight end gets paid
3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Extension for Michael Mayer
3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders, Michael Mayer agree to three-year extension
3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders reportedly make Michael Mayer fourth highest-paid TE with 3-year, $45 million extension

What they're saying

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Tight end Michael Mayer, who is stepping in for an injured Brock Bowers to start the regular season, has received a multiyear extension from the Raiders.
— ESPN