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Backup TE Michael Mayer finished off the drive with a score.

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Mayer finishes drive with TD as backup tight end.

Backup tight end Mayer finished off a drive with a score in preseason Week 1, showing he can contribute in the Raiders' offense.

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Mayer caught 13-yard TD in Cousins' efficient preseason drive.

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Mayer caught a touchdown pass from Cousins on opening drive.

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Run-blocking specialist; 12 personnel point-of-attack role in complementary TE split.

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Michael Mayer could get extension consideration pending season performance.

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Made the Michael Mayer bet last year and mostly failed, although the thesis was sound. LVR offense was just a worse steaming pile than imagined. He’s...

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Mayer caught a 13-yard TD from Cousins on the opening drive.

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