The NFL offseason is still generating intriguing rumors regarding the Las Vegas Raiders, as wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade from the franchise coached by Pete Carroll. Many teams are monitoring the situation, but one AFC rival is reportedly close to making an attempt to sign him.
Meyers recorded 12 touchdowns in his two seasons with the Raiders, proving to be an important weapon for the team during the times Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew served as the main quarterbacks, connecting on long passes to the offensive side of the field.
Regarding Meyers’ future, many options are available, but the NFL opener is approaching, and he wants a change of scenery before kickoff. In that context, despite the potential surprise of such a move, a conference rival is reportedly on his radar.
Which AFC rival is interested in Meyers?
The AFC rival that could sign Meyers is none other than the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report from CBS Sports. The 28-year-old wide receiver could become a key weapon for quarterback Aaron Rodgers next season.
“The Steelers don’t really have a reliable receiver behind Metcalf, so the addition of Meyers could do wonders. It would give the Steelers a true No. 2 receiving threat, which would likely take some pressure off Metcalf,” CBS Sports’ John Breech reported.
Meyers could be an important addition for the Steelers
Meyers finished last season with over 1,000 receiving yards while catching passes from O’Connell and Minshew. Although there is no formal move from Steel City yet, according to Breech, Meyers “could probably improve that number with Rodgers as his quarterback.”