Would it Make Sense For Raiders to Deal Young TE?

At one point in time, Michael Mayer looked like he could be the Las Vegas Raiders' tight end of the future.

That was short-lived, as the team selected Georgia's Brock Bowers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Bowers has already become one of the best tight ends in the league.

Mayer missed significant time in 2024, allowing Bowers to emerge as the top offensive option for the Silver and Black. Mayer never got back into a rhythm once he returned.

While Pete Carroll and his staff may still have a plan for Mayer, it might make sense to assess his market and try to recoup some draft capital for him.

In fact, TheDraftNetwork's Justin Melo listed Mayer's name as a hypothetical trade candidate for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have been in the market for a tight end.

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