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ArticleRaiders, Michael Mayer agree to three-year extension
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Although the Raiders' depth chart lists Mayer as Bowers' backup, the reality is that when both Mayer and Bowers are healthy, they'll both be on the field for most of the Raiders' offensive snaps.
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Mayer locked in as two-TE weapon despite depth chart backup designation.

Michael Mayer signed a three-year, $45 million extension with the Raiders ($30 million guaranteed). Despite being listed as backup to 2024 first-round pick Brock Bowers on the depth chart, Mayer will be on the field for most offensive snaps when both he and Bowers are healthy; new head coach Klint Kubiak views both tight ends as security blankets for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

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