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Steelers Emerge as Leading Suitor for Jakobi Meyers as Raiders Waver Near Deadline

Interest from Pittsburgh is described as legitimate, with Las Vegas sending inconsistent signals before the Nov. 4 deadline.

Overview

  • Jakobi Meyers publicly reaffirmed this week that he wants to be traded, saying he will keep playing professionally wherever he lands.
  • The Raiders are 2-5 and have been described as sending mixed signals about moving Meyers under Pete Carroll’s new regime.
  • Reporting identifies Pittsburgh as actively surveying receivers, with multiple outlets noting specific interest in Meyers and characterizing a potential Steelers deal as having legitimacy.
  • Other teams linked as potential suitors include the Patriots, Bills, Giants and 49ers, with the Dolphins also mentioned in some analyses.
  • League executives warn of a limited seller’s market that could mute activity; projections suggest a mid-round return for Meyers, who is in a contract year, has 29 catches for 329 yards, missed Week 7, and is expected back after the bye for Week 9.