Jakobi Meyers Finds a New Home in Jacksonville

Jakobi Meyers, a wide receiver who was not happy with his team, has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Oakland Raiders received a fourth and sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Meyers and the rest of his contract. Meyers is under contract until 2025, with a base salary of $10. 5 million for the full season. Meyers spent four years with the New England Patriots before joining the Raiders in 2023. Last year, he had his best season yet, catching over 1, 000 yards (1, 027 to be exact). This season, he has 33 catches for 352 yards in just seven games. He made it known early on that he wanted a contract extension, but the Raiders said no. By October, he was publicly asking to be traded. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills were also interested in Meyers, but the Jaguars won out. This move comes just days after the Jaguars lost rookie Travis Hunter to a knee injury. The Jaguars already have Brian Thomas Jr. , Dyami Brown, Parker Washington, and Tim Patrick on their roster, but adding Meyers gives them more options. The Jaguars got a good look at Meyers when the Raiders played them last Sunday. Meyers caught four passes for 23 yards in 57 snaps. Now, the big question is whether the Jaguars will offer him a new contract or let him become a free agent next March. Meyers wanted a change, and he got it. The Jaguars needed a reliable receiver, and they found one. It's a win-win situation for both sides. The Raiders get draft picks, and the Jaguars get a proven player. The next step is to see if the Jaguars can keep Meyers happy and productive.