LANDOVER, Md. -- Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer will not return to Sunday's game after suffering a head injury in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders .

During the final seconds of the quarter, Mayer was in the fencing position after he took a hit to the head while tackling wide receiver Jaylin Lane on a 25-yard punt return.

Players on both sides kneeled while Mayer was on the ground being looked at by trainers. Eventually, Mayer walked off the field and headed to the locker room. He was listed as questionable before being ruled out at the start of the third quarter.

In two seasons, Mayer -- a second-round pick -- had totaled 460 yards and two touchdowns on 48 catches. The former Notre Dame standout had just 21 catches for 156 as he was absent for seven

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