Raiders trade center Jordan Meredith to the Jets for draft picks
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Raiders traded center Jordan Meredith to the Jets on Sunday. As part of the transaction, the two clubs will swap late-round selections in the 2027 NFL draft, with the Jets sending a sixth-round pick to the Raiders in exchange for a seventh-round pick. Meredith, 28, has appeared in 45 games throughout his four-year career, including 13 games and 11 starts during the previous season. While he split time between center and right guard, the Jets pursued the trade to address depth requirements along their interior offensive line. Meredith is currently signed through the 2026 season for $3.5 million and is slated to become a free agent in 2027.
- •The Raiders traded Jordan Meredith to the Jets on Sunday.
- •The teams exchanged a 2027 sixth-round pick for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- •Meredith has played 45 games with 20 starts over four seasons.
- •The deal provides the Jets with added depth for their interior offensive line.
- •Meredith remains under contract through the 2026 season at $3.5 million.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jets swing roster deadline day trade with the Raiders
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders trade offensive lineman to jets
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders trade G Jordan Meredith to Jets, reuniting him with Geno Smith
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders trade C Jordan Meredith to Jets
"The Jets strengthen their interior offensive line by acquiring Jordan Meredith from the Raiders ahead of final roster cuts.
"The Raiders have made a move ahead of the cutdown deadline, sending him to the Jets where he will reunite with Geno Smith.
"The Raiders traded center Jordan Meredith to the Jets on Sunday afternoon, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:20 PMJets swing roster deadline day trade with the Raiders
The Jets strengthen their interior offensive line by acquiring Jordan Meredith from the Raiders ahead of final roster cuts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:30 PMRaiders trade offensive lineman to jets
Jordan Meredith played 45 games for Raiders
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:22 PMRaiders trade G Jordan Meredith to Jets, reuniting him with Geno Smith
The Raiders have made a move ahead of the cutdown deadline, sending him to the Jets where he will reunite with Geno Smith.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:01 PMRaiders trade C Jordan Meredith to Jets
The Raiders traded center Jordan Meredith to the Jets on Sunday afternoon, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
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