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Michael Mayer
TE · LV · 25 yrs · exp 3 · Notre Dame
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- Active
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Value
2,528
Rank
#199
Pos rank
#35
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Kirk Cousins throws TD on his only drive before Fernando Mendoza replaces him
Kirk Cousins will start the season opener for the Raiders as No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza begins his career on the bench. Both quarterbacks played Thursday in the team’s first preseason game. Cousins started and played one series. He was efficient and effective, completing 5 of 6 passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. He threw a 13-yard touchdown to tight end Michael Mayer to cap the 10-play, 68-yard drive. Mendonza was on the field for the Raiders’ second series. His first completion came on his second attempt, a 9-yard throw to Jack Bech on third-and-8. A holding penalty later stalled the drive, and the Raiders punted. Cardinals starter Jacoby Brissett went 5-for-5 for 45 yards and a touchdown on his only possession. He threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr
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NFL training camp 2026: Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby have altercation during Raiders' practice
Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins engaged in an altercation during the Las Vegas Raiders ' training camp practice on Friday. Both players exchanged words before they were ultimately separated. The altercation began when Cousins took exception to Crosby hitting him on the arm twice during the team period. After the second hit, Cousins confronted Crosby and grabbed his jersey. The two players then exchanged words before being separated. Crosby said prior to training camp that he had been warned by the team's new coaching staff about touching the quarterback during practice. He acknowledged at the time that his aggressiveness once led to his removal from practice during his time at Eastern Michigan. "When you get out there and bullets are flying, I'm not thinking about not finishing the play," Crosby said prior to the start of camp, via ESPN . "That's just not in my nature. That's something I've been dealing with my whole career. It's not easy." Friday's altercation was downplayed by Raiders coach Klint Kubiak. "Those are two leaders on our team going at it," he said. "Obviously, fighting in a game [or] you throw a punch in a game, you are out of the game. So we got to be smart." While Crosby's aggressive nature is well-documented, Cousins' actions on Friday were an insight into his competitive spirit. It may also serve as a rallying cry for a Raiders offense that was pushed around far too often in 2025. "You want him to defend your team," tight end Michael Mayer said of Cousins. "He's always had [that edge] since the first day I met him when he came in here." The Crosby-Cousins scuffle was one of two altercations that took place during Friday's practice. And while fighting during practice isn't always a good thing, it might be for a once proud franchise that is looking to turn things around. "It's energy, man," Mayer said. "We don't want to be throwing punches, but I think on any padded day of camp there's going to be some [scuffles]."
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Raiders Training Camp: Michael Mayer will be a vital part of the 2026 offense
Tight has been featured at training camp and expects a bigger role in the offense
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Michael Mayer — Questionable
Sleeper status change for Michael Mayer (9482). Before: status=Active, injury_status=—. After: status=Active, injury_status=Questionable
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Rookies with best chance to be Week 1 starters on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster
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Raiders' rookies' chances to start Week 1
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Klint Kubiak’s multiple tight end sets means Raiders’ depth is critical
With Klint Kubiak's offensive scheme emphasizing multiple tight ends, the Raiders' depth at the position is crucial. Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer are expected to be the primary duo, but veteran Ian Thomas could also play a significant role
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2023 draft class, where are Byron Young and Co. now?
This summer, Silver and Black Pride has been diving through the Las Vegas Raiders’ draft history and looking back at each class since the organization moved. Up next is the 2023 draft class, which features nine picks and only three remain on the roster. Also, the three players who remain with the organization are entering the final years of their rookie contracts, adding intrigue to this edition of the series. This will also be the final lookback of the summer since the entire 2024 class and the majority of 2025 are still with the Raiders. Raiders Stats: 50 games, 91 tackles, 16 TFLs, 12 sacks (3 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: N/A Current Team: New Orleans Saints Wilson adds to the long list of first-round busts in the organization’s history, as he never caught on in Vegas and recorded just seven starts despite being a Top 10 pick. He was a solid run defender but didn’t put it together as a pass-rusher, leading to the Texas Tech product getting traded for a fifth-round pick–which the Raiders used on Arizona safety Dalton Johnson–to the Saints. So, 2026 will be a fresh start with a new team for Wilson, and he’ll have something to prove since the Saints didn’t pick up his fifth-year option. Raiders Stats: 38 games, 83 catches, 788 yards, 3 TDs (3 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: N/A Current Team: Raiders It’s safe to say Mayer hasn’t lived up to the billing yet. He was considered a good value pick at the top of the second round but has never amassed more than 350 yards in a season and has been inconsistent as a blocker. Granted, missing time due to injury over the years and having to step away from the team for an extended period during the 2024 campaign play major factors in the lack of production. Regardless, this feels like the “now or never” type of season for the Notre Dame product, where he’s looking to prove he can be a valuable second tight end in Klint Kubiak’s 12-personnel-heavy offense . Raiders Stats: 6 games, 4 tackles, 0 TFLs, 0 sacks (1 season) Post-Raiders Stats: 17 games, 37 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2.5 sacks (1 season) Current Team: Philadelphia Eagles Taking Young in the third round was such a bad pick that it sparked an internet rumor that the Raiders meant to take the other Byron Young, who was selected by the Los Angeles Rams seven spots later. The Alabama defensive tackle was highly overdrafted and quickly flamed out in Vegas, hardly seeing the field as a rookie before getting cut at the end of training camp in year two. Young got picked up by the Eagles and sat for all of 2024 with an injury, but he was a decent depth player in their defensive line rotation last year. Raiders Stats: 50 games, 123 catches, 1,566 yards, 10 TDs (3 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: N/A Current Team: Raiders Tucker is easily the best player from this draft class for the Raiders. He’s gotten better and more productive every year of his career so far, going from being a contributor off the bench as a rookie to having a chance to be the offense’s top wide receiver heading into the upcoming campaign. Of course, tight end Brock Bowers will be the focal point of the Silver and Black’s offense, but the former third-round pick has a chance to prove himself as the second option in the offense’s passing game before his contract expires in the offseason. Raiders Stats: 24 games, 58 tackles, 0 INTs, 11 PDs (2 seasons) Post-Raiders Stats: 11 games, 7 tackles, 0 INTs, 1 PD (1 season) Current Team: Philadelphia Eagles At this point last year, it seemed like Bennett had a shot to be the top cornerback on Las Vegas’ defense. However, he was deemed not a fit in then-head coach Pete Carroll’s system and was traded to Philadelphia for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV. The cornerback received minimal playing time last season, recording just 101 defensive snaps and one start, which came in a meaningless Week 18 matchup and accounted for nearly 70 percent of his playing time. Heading into the upcoming campaign, Bennett will likely be battling for [... truncated ...]
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Trade: Rashee Rice, Kirk Cousins, Jake Tonges +2 more
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United Fantasy Football Alliance trade — Alaska Kodiak received: Kirk Cousins, Michael Mayer, and 2026 1st round pick (orig Sapporo Shogun). Gold Coast Kangaroos received: Brenton Strange, Jake Tonges, Rashee Rice, 2026 2nd round pick (orig Alaska Kodiak), 2028 2nd round pick, and 2028 3rd round pick (orig Dunedin Rangers)
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FA: Michael Mayer dropped
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Waiver: Michael Mayer added
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FA: Michael Mayer dropped
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Waiver: Michael Mayer added, Mac Jones dropped
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2026 Senior Bowl Update: Winners & Losers
The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl has wrapped, and once again, Mobile delivered exactly what NFL evaluators love, which is a week where the pads did the talking. Between three days of physical, competitive practices and a defense-heavy game on Saturday, several prospects made themselves real money while others walked away with more questions than answers. With over 100 draft hopefuls on the field, the separation between “pro-ready,” “needs development,” and “stock falling” became pretty obvious. Below are the three biggest winners and three biggest losers from the week. PlayerProfiler is home to award-winning dynasty rankings and tools. Our Dynasty Deluxe package includes complete Dynasty Rankings, Rookie Rankings, Trade Analyzer, Draft Planner, Mock Drafts, and more. Check it out . If there was one player who walked into Mobile with something to prove and walked out looking like he owned the place, it was Clemson’s T.J. Parker . His stock had dipped this past season after his sack production fell off, but the Senior Bowl gave him the perfect platform to remind scouts who he really is, and he took full advantage. Parker consistently embarrassed offensive tackles in one-on-ones. His long arms were his main weapon all week, but more importantly, he showed a deeper bag than anyone expected. He showed off his inside counters, rip-through finishes, and even some surprising bend around the arc. He also set a strong edge against the run and carried himself like a player who knew he had first-round talent and just needed to show it again. By the time practice ended on Thursday, scouts were openly calling him one of the best players in Mobile. In a defensive-heavy class, Parker did enough to justify why he was considered and should continue to be considered a first-round pick. Jacob Rodriguez entered the week with production in 2025 that made him a fascinating linebacker prospect. With awards, turnovers, and Heisman votes on his resume, J-Rod was on a lot of radars. Mobile answered whether the tape was real … spoiler alert: It was. Rodriguez was arguably the most consistent defender of the entire week. His processing speed stood out immediately. He beat running backs to landmarks and linemen to the point of attack. He also made one of the best individual practice plays of the week when he punched out a forced fumble, and later hauled in a diving interception. Every rep looked like a veteran NFL linebacker reading the game two beats ahead of everyone else. Coaches and scouts couldn’t stop talking about his football IQ, and teammates gravitated toward him during drills. He entered the week in that Round 3 linebacker cluster, now he leaves looking like one of the safest Day 2 picks on the board and a future Mike linebacker with real NFL potential. Among a mediocre at best receiver group, Malachi Fields managed to look like he belonged in his own category. His size jumps off the field at 6’4″, 218, but what separated him was how well he played through contact and how natural he looked at the catch point. Press coverage didn’t bother him. Physical corners didn’t move him. He was simply the most reliable target in Mobile. Fields made multiple highlight plays throughout the week, including the catch everyone in Mobile was talking about , a deep, over-the-shoulder “moon ball” from Taylen Green where he tracked it like a centerfielder. Any concerns about his hand size evaporated instantly because he didn’t drop a thing all week. For a quarterback in a thin class, the Senior Bowl can be a gift. For Sawyer Robertson , however, it became a harsh spotlight. Robertson struggled to find rhythm in practice. His timing on outbreaking routes was inconsistent, and his ball placement rarely looked comfortable. His arm strength is NFL-caliber, but his operation speed and accuracy lagged behind the rest of the group. Robertson’s performance in the game didn’t help either. He had just one completion on five attempts and an interception that capped a tou [... truncated ...]
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Justin Boone's 2026 TE dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates for June
Justin Boone is a two-time winner of the FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert Award (2019, 2025) and has nine top-10 finishes in the competition. Once per month, he'll be updating his dynasty trade value charts in this space, while providing insights when major moves happen. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season ] These charts are based on 12-team PPR leagues and should be used as a guide to compare players and build trade offers. So bookmark this page and check back whenever you're working on your dynasty rosters. And be sure to follow the links below to see his latest dynasty rankings and values at every position. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks Note: Each tight end is assigned a value in the chart below to help fantasy managers weigh roster and trade decisions. Rank Player PPR TE Prem. 1 Brock Bowers 76 109 2 Trey McBride 72 104 3 Colston Loveland 69 100 4 Tyler Warren 54 80 5 Tucker Kraft 51 75 6 Harold Fannin Jr. 49 69 7 Sam LaPorta 36 50 8 Kenyon Sadiq 34 47 9 Kyle Pitts Sr. 30 44 10 Eli Stowers 29 43 11 Dalton Kincaid 24 34 12 George Kittle 22 31 13 Isaiah Likely 21 29 14 Oronde Gadsden II 19 28 15 Chig Okonkwo 18 27 16 Jake Ferguson 17 26 17 Brenton Strange 16 25 18 Mark Andrews 15 24 19 Dallas Goedert 15 24 20 Terrance Ferguson 14 23 21 Travis Kelce 14 23 22 T.J. Hockenson 14 23 23 Hunter Henry 14 23 24 AJ Barner 14 23 25 Gunnar Helm 14 23 26 Max Klare 14 23 27 Juwan Johnson 13 22 28 Oscar Delp 12 21 29 Justin Joly 12 21 30 Eli Raridon 12 21 31 Dalton Schultz 12 21 32 Greg Dulcich 11 20 33 Elijah Arroyo 11 20 34 Pat Freiermuth 10 19 35 Cade Otton 9 18 36 Mason Taylor 7 11 37 Darnell Washington 6 10 38 David Njoku 6 10 39 Michael Mayer 6 10 40 Theo Johnson 6 10 41 Marlin Klein 5 9 42 Matt Hibner 5 9 43 Mike Gesicki 5 9 44 Ja'Tavion Sanders 5 9 45 Cole Kmet 5 9 46 Erick All Jr. 5 9 47 Jake Tonges 5 9 48 Nate Boerkircher 4 8 49 Darren Waller 4 8 50 Zach Ertz 4 8 51 Jack Endries 4 8 52 Tanner Koziol 4 8 53 Ben Sinnott 3 7 54 Evan Engram 2 6 55 Tyler Higbee 2 6 56 Noah Gray 2 6 57 Joe Royer 2 6 58 Sam Roush 2 6 59 Dawson Knox 1 5 60 Luke Musgrave 1 5 61 Colby Parkinson 1 5 62 Jared Wiley 1 4 63 Will Kacmarek 1 4 64 Noah Fant 1 4 65 Charlie Kolar 1 4 66 Daniel Bellinger 1 3 67 Cade Stover 1 3 68 Jackson Hawes 1 3 69 Taysom Hill 1 3 70 Jonnu Smith 1 3 71 Luke Schoonmaker 1 2 72 Mitchell Evans 1 2 73 Josh Oliver 1 2 74 Josh Cuevas 1 1 75 Dallen Bentley 1 1 76 Tommy Tremble 1 1 77 Michael Trigg 1 1 78 John Michael Gyllenborg 1 1 79 Dae'Quan Wright 0 1 80 Seydou Traore 0 1 81 Bauer Sharp 0 1 82 Grant Calcaterra 0 1 83 Elijah Higgins 0 1 84 Austin Hooper 0 1 85 Josh Whyle 0 1 86 Riley Nowakowski 0 1 87 Durham Smythe 0 1 88 Brock Wright 0 1 89 Tyler Conklin 0 1 90 Tip Reiman 0 1 91 Devin Culp 0 1 92 Brevyn Spann-Ford 0 1 93 Brevin Jordan 0 1 94 Foster Moreau 0 1 95 Jaren Kanak 0 1 Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values (PPR) QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks
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