<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/signing-raiders-make-trading-away-jakobi-meyers');   ga('set', 'title', '1 signing Raiders must make after trading away Jakobi Meyers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1-signing-Raiders-must-make-after-trading-away-Jakobi-Meyers.jpg"></figure><h1>1 signing Raiders must make after trading away Jakobi Meyers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-07T05:44:46-08:00">November 7th, 5:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-07T05:48:13-08:00">November 7th, 5:48am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season has gone from hopeful to humbling. A fresh start under new head coach Pete Carroll was supposed to bring discipline, balance, and identity. Instead, the team sits near the bottom of the AFC. They have struggled to score and sustain any rhythm. Most ecently, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jakobi-meyers-trade-grades-for-jaguars-raiders">they traded top receiver Jakobi Meyers</a> at the 2025 NFL trade deadline. This move signaled a shift from competing now to preparing for tomorrow. Yet, even in a rebuilding year, you can’t field a competitive team without giving your quarterback weapons.</p><p>If the Raiders want to stay at least respectable, they need to act fast. The front office’s next move is clear. They need to sign a veteran wide receiver who can bring a semblance of stability to the offense. Doing so would help bridge the gap until the team reloads in 2026.</p><h2><b>Early optimism to harsh reality</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Geno-Smith_f289a1.jpg"><figcaption>Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Under Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith, Las vegas has stumbled to a 2-7 record through Week 10 of the 2025 season. After a promising Week 1 victory that hinted at potential, the team’s offense has since sputtered. Smith, though completing 66.7percent of his passes, has been plagued by turnovers. To date, he has thown 12 interceptions to just 11 touchdowns.</p><p>The team’s uneven performances and lack of direction prompted a philosophical shift at the trade deadline. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-acquires-jakobi-meyers-raiders-trade">The Raiders traded away their leading receiver</a>, Jakobi Meyers, to the Jacksonville Jaguars for fourth- and sixth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Note that Meyers had requested a trade earlier in the season after failing to reach terms on a long-term extension. Now, this deal will allow the Raiders to offload his expiring contract while stockpiling assets for their rebuild.</p><p>Of course, it’s strategic long-term move. That said, it has also left a glaring hole in the offense. Meyers was Smith’s most dependable target, particularly on intermediate routes and in the red zone. Now, the Raiders face the daunting task of balancing development with competitiveness.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the next signing that the Las Vegas Raiders must make after trading away Jakobi Meyers.</p><h2><b>Sign a veteran wide receiver</b></h2><p>The Raiders’ biggest priority post-trade is signing a veteran wide receiver. Note that Smith thrives on timing, precision, and trust. He now lacks a reliable slot option who can separate quickly and move the chains. Recall, too, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-las-vegas-reunites-tyler-lockett-geno-smith">that the Raiders just signed Tyler Lockett about a week ago</a>.</p><p>While Carroll’s familiarity with Lockett brings some relief, the latter is best viewed as a complementary piece. He is most certainly not a primary solution. His presence offers leadership and reliability. At this stage of his career, though, Lockett is a short-term bridge, not the long-term answer.</p><p>The Raiders need another proven receiver who can line up in the slot or as a flanker and serve as Smith’s safety valve. Young wideouts like Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr haven’t shown enough consistency. Brock Bowers, who recently returned from injury, does offer a lot of depth. However, he just had his worst game of the season in their most recent loss to the Denver Broncos on TNF. Adding a veteran now would not only stabilize the offense. It would also accelerate the development of younger players around Smith.</p><h2><b>Tyler Lockett’s arrival</b></h2><p>Lockett’ recent signing was a smart but limited move. Again, he brings leadership, professionalism, and familiarity with Carroll’s system. That said, he is not the dynamic, every-down threat that Meyers was.</p><p>Lockett excels as a route technician and situational playmaker, but his speed and durability have declined. Expecting him to carry the passing offense is unrealistic. The right signing would not only help Smith but also open up opportunities for Bowers.</p><p>Veteran presence is vital for growth and culture</p><p>Beyond on-field production, adding another experienced receiver would serve an important purpose in the locker room. With Meyers gone, the Raiders’ receiving corps is one of the youngest in the league. The current <a href="https://www.espn.ph/nfl/team/depth/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders">group just lacks depth</a> and leadership.</p><p>A seasoned wideout can help establish professional habits and reinforce Carroll’s culture of accountability. Someone like Diontae Johnson, Odell Beckham Jr, Robert Woods, or even Nelson Agholor could potentially fit the bill. Each offers varying degrees of experience, route discipline, and locker-room leadership. Signing one of these veterans on a short-term, team-friendly deal would allow the Raiders to remain competitive while preserving their flexibility for 2026.</p><h2><b>Balancing the rebuild with respectability</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jakobi-Meyers-trade-grades-for-Jaguars-Raiders.jpg"></figure><p>Trading Meyers confirmed that the Raiders are playing the long game. Carroll and general manager Tom Telesco are prioritizing youth, draft picks, and cap space. With that, the 2025 season has become about evaluation and foundation-setting. Still, that doesn’t mean the Raiders should wave the white flag.</p><p>Signing a veteran receiver would help them field a competitive team while developing the next generation. It would also allow Smith to operate within a functional offense. That would give the front office a fair evaluation of whether or not he remains part of the team’s future.</p><p>The options may be limited, but the logic is sound: stability breeds development. The Raiders can’t afford to throw away the rest of 2025. They must sign a veteran wide receiver who can help them stay competitive now while building for tomorrow.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 signing Raiders must make after trading away Jakobi Meyers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jakobi-meyers-has-funny-reason-why-raiders-trade-is-awkward');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaguars’ Jakobi Meyers has hilarious reason why Raiders trade is a little awkward');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jakobi-Meyers-has-hilarious-reason-why-Raiders-trade-is-a-little-awkward.jpg"><figcaption>Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Jaguars’ Jakobi Meyers has hilarious reason why Raiders trade is a little awkward</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-05T15:50:42-08:00">November 5th, 3:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-05T15:50:42-08:00">November 5th, 3:50pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.spiering.3" rel="facebook">Chris Spiering</a>Chris Spiering graduated from the University of San Diego with a Communication Studies Degree. He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris used to manage the betting team at ClutchPoints and now contributes about the NFL, MLB, NCAA Sports, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville Jaguars <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-acquires-jakobi-meyers-raiders-trade">traded for a highly valuable wide receiver</a> ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline. Jakobi Meyers will be a free agent at the end of the season, but he can bring a ton of value to the Jaguars as they aim to compete for the postseason. Meyers was traded away from the Las Vegas Raiders as he was not having close to the season he had one year ago. He leaves a team that won’t make the playoffs for one that has a chance to.</p><p>This trade came two days after these two teams played in Vegas. Meyers gave the media on Wednesday a funny reason as to why this move was a <a href="https://x.com/Demetrius82/status/1986165830955012528" rel="noopener">little awkward to start</a>. He was asked if it was surprising to play for a team immediately after playing against them.</p><p>“Very,” he said. “Cause I was just talking crazy to some people, and then I have to come in here and see them, and it was like, ‘Alright…what do you mean when you said that?’ But it’s all cool, though it’s a great experience.”</p><p>Meyers was then asked about going up against the Jags’ secondary last Sunday.</p><p>“Competitive, honestly, you saw the game they play all the way until the end, they were physical the whole time, and we were all battling. We were a little beat up, they were a little beat up. So, that was a fun game to be a part of.”</p><p>Meyers will team up with Brian Thomas Jr, who <a href="https://x.com/Demetrius82/status/1986201695022420023" rel="noopener">did not practice</a> on Wednesday. The Jags may need Meyers to be comfortable sooner rather than later, with Thomas Jr. banged up and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-adam-schefter-concerning-injury-update-travis-hunter">Travis Hunter on the IR</a>.</p><p>Jaguars’ kicker Cam <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-cam-little-nfl-record-68-yard-field-goal">Little nailed an NFL record 68-yard field goal</a> in the win over the Raiders. The Jags don’t beat the Raiders without that make.</p><p>They will aim to use this momentum in their big-time matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaguars’ Jakobi Meyers has hilarious reason why Raiders trade is a little awkward

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jakobi-meyers-trade-grades-for-jaguars-raiders');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jakobi Meyers trade grades for Jaguars, Raiders');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jakobi-Meyers-1.jpg"><figcaption>Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Jakobi Meyers trade grades for Jaguars, Raiders</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-04T10:57:47-08:00">November 4th, 10:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-04T11:40:30-08:00">November 4th, 11:40am</time><address><a>Bryan Logan</a>Bryan Logan decided to jump into his passion for sports betting in 2022 after spending years in the world of education. With a love for analytics and all sports, he began working on models for daily sports picks. This led him to ClutchPoints in 2023, where he became part of the betting team before transitioning to the news desk.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NFL Trade Deadline is Tuesday, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have made a move. The Jaguars have sent a fourth and sixth-round draft pick to the<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-acquires-jakobi-meyers-raiders-trade"> Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Jakobi Meyers</a>. This is a deal that will benefit both teams overall.</p><p>Meyers joined the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent following not being selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. Meyers spent four seasons with the Patriots. He then signed as a free agent in the spring of 2023 with the Raiders. The receiver was solid in his two full seasons with the Raiders. He brought in 71 receptions for 807 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023. The NC State product followed that up with 87 receptions for 1,027 yards and four scores in 2024. He has not been at the same level this season, but could improve with the change of scenery.  Meyers will now be joining Trevor Lawrence and the Jags for the rest of the season.</p><h2><b>Jaguars trade grade</b></h2><p>The Jaguars needed help in the receiving core to continue to contend in the AFC. The team is currently 5-3 on the year, which is good for second in the AFC South. That also places them in the final Wild Card spot in the AFC. The current top receiver on the team is Brian Thomas Jr., who has brought in 30 receptions this year for 420 yards. He has just one receiving touchdown this year.</p><p>Meanwhile, the second leading receiver is Travis Hunter, who has 298 yards and a score this year. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-adam-schefter-concerning-injury-update-travis-hunter">Hunter is on IR</a> with a knee injury. Meyers has brought in 800 yards and four touchdowns in each of his last three seasons. That will give Lawrence another option to throw to and help ease the pain of losing Hunter.</p><p>Still, this is a rental player. The Jaguars gave up two draft picks for a player who will be a free agent at the end of the season. While he will help in the short term, it was a high price to pay for the rental. It had been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-bills-join-steelers-jakobi-meyers-trade-hunt">reported that multiple teams were interested</a> in trading for Meyers, which could have driven up the price. They could recoup some of the cost if Meyers walks in free agency in the form of a compensatory selection.</p><p>The Jaguars’ front office felt it was worth the driven-up price to get another receiver. Considering that the team is just one game up in the wild-card standings on the Kansas City Chiefs, they needed to find a way to get receiver help. If Meyers is a factor in getting the Jaguars to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, then the trade was worth it. If not, the Jags will have lost two draft picks for nothing.</p><p><b>Jaguars trade grade: B-</b></p><h2><b>Raiders trade grade </b></h2><p>Before the season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-news-jakobi-meyers-requesting-trade-las-vegas">Meyers had requested a trade from the Raiders</a>. He was in search of a long-term contract with the team, but was not given one by the team. This could lead to the conclusion that Meyers would be leaving the team after the season. The Raiders got two draft picks, including a fourth-round pick for an expiring contract.</p><p>Further, they got two picks for a player who has had a slight regression of a season so far. He has just 33 receptions for 352 yards and has yet to score this year. Moreover, he has been below 40 yards receiving in each of his last four games. He will get a chance to rescue his season and be on a team contending for a playoff spot.</p><p>The Raiders’ season is not going to result in a playoff berth. The team is just 2-6, and in last place in the division. The team also still has four games against division opponents, all of whom are in the playoff race. They also have a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles later in the season. With the season lost, it was time to think of the future. The future was likely not going to have Meyers, so they got value for him.</p><p>Beyond just the draft picks, the Raiders are in a solid spot with the salary cap in the future. The Raiders are expected to have over $100 <a href="https://overthecap.com/2026-cap-space-vs-salary-guarantees" rel="noopener">million in cap space</a> next year. This is to go with their multiple draft picks in 2026. They also got better value than could be expected from Meyers. While the wide receiver is a solid player, he was not worth two draft picks, but by leveraging other teams against each other, that is exactly what they got. This is not a move that will change the trajectory of the franchise, but it was a solid deal for the team.</p><p><b>Radiers trade grade: B+</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jakobi Meyers trade grades for Jaguars, Raiders

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/buffalo-bills/bills-rumors-buffalo-inquired-about-meyers-trade-before-jaguars-swooped-in');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bills rumors: Buffalo inquired about Jakobi Meyers trade before Jaguars swooped in');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Jakobi-Meyers-1-1.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bills rumors: Buffalo inquired about Jakobi Meyers trade before Jaguars swooped in</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-04T10:29:22-08:00">November 4th, 10:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-04T11:23:39-08:00">November 4th, 11:23am</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Buffalo Bills</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The drumbeat around <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-bills-join-steelers-jakobi-meyers-trade-hunt">Jakobi Meyers grew louder across the AFC</a>, and it pulled two familiar suitors into the same lane. Pittsburgh’s search for a chain mover at receiver put the Steelers on the phone with Las Vegas, and the Buffalo Bills’ need for another reliable target had them checking in as well.</p><p>Both teams kicked the tires as the deadline neared while the Raiders held firm on price and timing.</p><p>According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Buffalo <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nfl-trade-deadline-2025-tracker-live-updates-news-grades/SboNPXhv0Qd7/" rel="noopener">was among the teams that inquired</a> about Meyers, who ultimately landed elsewhere, with Jacksonville stepping in to complete the deal.</p><p>The Bills’ continuing to sniff around the wide receiver market was no surprise, given their on-schedule needs and the value Meyers offers as a route winner and third-down finisher.</p><p>From a fit standpoint, the Bills’ interest matched their problem set. When coverage tilts toward the top option, Buffalo has searched for consistent answers underneath and in the red area.</p><p>Meyers profiles exactly there, a receiver who separates quickly and converts in traffic. That is also why Pittsburgh explored the same path, hoping to ease pressure on a room that has leaned heavily on its headliners and needed a possession option to stabilize drives.</p><p>Las Vegas controlled the leverage. With no urgency to move a starting caliber wideout, the Raiders could wait for the right offer or carry Meyers into the back half as a steadying presence around Geno Smith and Brock Bowers.</p><p>That posture pushed interested teams to weigh rental value against mid-round capital, a calculation that often cools talks unless a buyer blinks.</p><p>The Bills did not force it. Their inquiry signals a clear intention, reinforce the pass-catching depth without overpaying, but the market moved quickly.</p><p>Jacksonville ultimately closed the loop. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-jacksonville-acquires-jakobi-meyers-raiders-trade">Jaguars acquired Jakobi Meyers</a> from the Raiders on Tuesday, sending fourth and sixth-round picks, per reports. It is a timely reinforcement with Travis Hunter on injured reserve and a playoff push in play.</p><p>Given Meyers’ 2024 production and role, Jacksonville is betting on immediate chemistry in Liam Coen’s offense while keeping the door open for Hunter’s return later this season.</p><p>Buffalo now pivots to internal answers and a watchful eye on waiver churn. The search did not end in a trade this time, but the need that sparked the inquiry remains on the checklist for a team with January ambitions.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bills rumors: Buffalo inquired about Jakobi Meyers trade before Jaguars swooped in

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He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Jacksonville Jaguars</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Jacksonville <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-rumors-why-jacksonville-major-wild-card-trade-deadline">Jaguars were viewed as a major wild card</a> approaching the 2025 NFL trade deadline. The Jaguars are 5-3 and need to add reinforcements if they want to stay competitive in the AFC South. Now Jacksonville has agreed to a big trade to add a new weapon to their offense for the second half of the season.</p><p>The Jaguars <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1985746141321765283" rel="noopener">have acquired wide receiver</a> Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jacksonville sent fourth- and sixth-round picks in exchange for Meyers.</p><p>Meyers should add some much-needed depth at wide receiver for Jacksonville <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-travis-hunter-placed-ir-knee-injury">with Travis Hunter on injured reserve</a>.</p><p>Schefter noted that multiple teams, including the Steelers and Jaguars, had recently shown interest in acquiring Meyers. He is on an expiring contract and should become a free agent after the 2025 season.</p><p>Meyers has not been a huge part of the Raiders offense in 2025, but he was one of their biggest targets last season. In fact, he had 87 receptions for 1,027 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 2024.</p><p>Jacksonville is clearly optimistic that they can get the 2024 version of Meyers for the rest of the season.</p><p>It will be fascinating to see how Meyers integrates into Liam Coen’s offense.</p><h2><b>Is Jakobi Meyers trade a sign that Travis Hunter will miss significant time?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mina-Kimes-reveals-where-Jacksonville-must-improve-after-Travis-Hunter-injury.jpg"><figcaption>Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union</figcaption></figure><p>Does this Meyers trade suggest that Jacksonville is worried about missing Hunter for a long period of time?</p><p>ESPN’s Adam Schefter<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-adam-schefter-concerning-injury-update-travis-hunter"> gave a concerning injury update on Hunter</a> on Monday.</p><p>“First of all, Travis Hunter is somebody that doesn’t miss time,” Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show. “So when he goes down, he goes out for four weeks minimum. That tells you that’s not great. I think my sense is it’s going to be beyond that. It’s going to be as I was told, it’s going to be ‘a while before Travis Hunter comes back.’ And Jacksonville has been willing, and as long as they stay alive, I think we could see Travis Hunter again later this season.”</p><p>Meyers should keep Jacksonville competitive alongside second-year receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Plus, assuming Hunter returns in 2025, the Jaguars will have a dangerous wide receiver trio for Trevor Lawrence.</p><p>GM James Gladstone has given the Jaguars the pieces they need to compete in 2025. Now it is on Coen and the players to make it happen.</p><p>Next up for the Jaguars is a crucial Week 10 matchup against the Texans.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
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RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
0	707	3	-

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