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

The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Michael Mayer to a three-year contract extension worth $45 million, including $30 million in guaranteed money. The deal positions Mayer as one of the five highest-paid players at his position in the NFL. This agreement follows recent league-wide trends toward using multiple tight end formations in offensive schemes. Mayer will see an expanded role in the offense for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins while teammate Brock Bowers recovers from a meniscus injury. The contract structure anticipates a shifting financial market for tight ends, with several notable players expected to seek new deals in the coming months. Head coach Klint Kubiak continues to prepare the offense for a scheme that prioritizes target distribution among multiple tight end options.

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