Ex-Patriot Jakobi Meyers requests trade from Raiders

Former Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers desires out of Las Vegas, in keeping with Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.

Meyers spent the primary 4 seasons of his profession with the Patriots earlier than signing with the Raiders in 2023.

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound cross catcher posted his first 1,000 yard season final yr. He hauled in 87 catches for 1,027 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Contract negotiations between Meyers and the staff didn’t go as deliberate, in keeping with the report.

“#Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers lately met with staff brass and requested to be traded, per me and@TomPelissero,” Rapoport wrote.

“The staff, citing his worth, stated that they had no plans to take action,” he added. “Meyers and the staff tried to barter a brand new contract, however couldn’t come to phrases.”

Meyers is within the remaining yr of the three-year, $33 million deal he signed with Las Vegas in 2023. He could be a free-agent subsequent yr if he doesn’t signal a contract extension.

Meyers, 28, is the final Patriots receiver to high 800 yards in a season. He had success in New England taking part in in Josh McDaniels’s offense. Earlier this month, Patriots govt Eliot Wolf stated he was speaking to all 31 groups conserving an eye fixed out for offers that would assist the staff enhance.

The Patriots overhauled their receiving corps throughout the offseason, signing Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, together with drafting Kyle Williams after years of ravenous for expertise on the place.

Diggs, who’s coming off surgical procedure to restore a torn ACL, is the one participant on New England’s roster with a 1,000 yard season beneath his belt.

After he left, in 2023, Meyers informed Wealthy Eisen that he needed to stick with the Patriots, however the Raiders made a greater supply.

“The enterprise facet of issues took over. You know the way it goes,” Meyers stated on The Rich Eisen Show. “I imply, after all, I undoubtedly needed to remain (in New England). I’ve acquired lots of household on that staff. It will have been a cool alternative, however I can’t even sit right here and act like I’m not excited to be a Raider now.”

It seems the joy has worn off, with Meyers reportedly asking to be despatched elsewhere.

Khari A. Thompson

Sports activities Reporter

Khari Thompson covers skilled sports activities for Boston.com. Earlier than becoming a member of the staff in 2022, Khari lined faculty soccer for The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss.