BREAKING: Raiders Key Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers Requests Trade Amid Veteran Signing of WR Amari Cooper
In a dramatic turn of events this offseason, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has formally requested a trade, underscoring ongoing friction in contract negotiations. The veteran receiver, entering the final year of his three-year, $33 million deal—devoid of any guaranteed money—has made his intentions clear amid stalled talks for an extension .
Meyers, fresh off a career-best season with 87 receptions, 1,027 yards, and four touchdowns, stands as a pivotal component of the Raiders’ offense . Yet, despite his request, the franchise remains resolute: team leadership has no plans to trade him, valuing his consistency and dependability as the Raiders prepare for the 2025 campaign .
Parallel to these developments, the Raiders have secured a significant acquisition—re-signing veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper on a one-year deal. The former Raiders first-round pick (2015) brings experience and playmaking prowess back to Las Vegas, with a contract reportedly worth up to $6 million in incentives . His addition is timely, bolstering a receiving corps that, outside of Meyers, comprises mostly young and unproven talents like Tre Tucker and rookies Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Jack Bech .
General Manager John Spytek has publicly lauded Meyers’ professionalism, emphasizing that despite contract tensions, Meyers remains fully committed and is “on the field working hard” . At the same time, Cooper is expected to play a significant role—not just as a veteran presence, but potentially as a key piece in the offense heading into Week 1 .
As the Raiders talent at wide receiver evolves this week, Meyers’ trade request and Cooper’s return mark a pivotal moment in shaping the franchise’s offensive identity heading into the 2025 NFL season.