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ArticleRaiders news: Tight end gets paid
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Michael Mayer will have one less thing to worry about as he begins the season as the Las Vegas Raiders starting tight end. Saturday morning, in a bit of a surprising move, the Raiders gave the prospective 2027 free agent a three-year contract extension worth a total of $45 million with $30 million in guaranteed money.
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Mayer locked in as Raiders starter with $45M extension; 4th-highest TE contract.

Michael Mayer will begin the season as the Las Vegas Raiders starting tight end after signing a three-year, $45 million contract extension ($30 million guaranteed) on September 12, 2026. The $15 million average per year ranks 4th among current tight end contracts, making him the highest-paid Raider wide receiver. The extension represents the Raiders' clear commitment to Mayer alongside star Brock Bowers in Klint Kubiak's offense, with the team believing he will elevate his game under the new scheme despite consistency issues in his career (83 receptions, 35 last season).

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