Michael Mayer

Brock Bowers remains the entrenched lead tight end in this offense, and once he's back to full health his target share caps Mayer's ceiling to a complementary TE2 role even within a two-tight-end scheme.

Game-to-game output has swung from a shutout on limited snaps to a multi-catch effort within the same short stretch, showing the role is still tied to Bowers's availability rather than a fixed independent target share.

Target share and snap share both trended upward through the end of 2025, with the final two games showing a real complementary role rather than a pure afterthought behind Bowers.

A three-year extension with substantial guarantees signals the Raiders view Mayer as a long-term complementary piece alongside Bowers, reducing snap-share risk from roster churn.