The NFL trade deadline is on November 4, and time is running out. Nothing is set in stone until the clock strikes the deadline, and the most intriguing story may be about Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Across the league, his trade has been intriguing. The trade rumor surrounding Jakobi Meyers remains continuous but indefinite, with no guarantee, as teams are unsure whether Pete Carroll’s Raiders are actually willing to trade the veteran receiver.

Across the league, the situation has become a guessing game — a series of “mind games” born from the NFL’s struggle to get a clear read on what Las Vegas intends to do. The other 31 teams are watching closely, even those not desperate for a wide receiver, knowing that one unexpected move could reshape trade dynamics across the league. In a market where leverage is everything, the Raiders’ silence has left rival general managers guessing, fueling the intrigue around Pete Carroll’s strategic restraint.

Teams have been at a loss to figure out whether the Raiders are serious about moving Meyers, with the organization still sounding optimistic about its foundation of offensive building blocks. The mindset in league circles is that it would take at least a Day 2 draft pick for Las Vegas even to consider a trade.

The Raiders have stated they will only trade Meyers for fair value. None of what’s on the board today is that high, and the consensus is the demand price, a second or third-round selection. Each scenario is based mostly upon cost, and unless a team is going to ink Meyers to an extension beyond 2025, it’s too steep a price for something that may be a rental.

The veteran wideout first requested a trade during the offseason; however, the Raiders refused. “I’m a professional at the end of the day,” Meyers said earlier this week.

”I’m just trying to play good football. If I’m here, like I said, I’ll play good football. If I’m not here, I’ll go out there and play wherever I’m supposed to be.”

Even after the Raiders’ denial, his desire to play elsewhere has not changed. Before Week 8, Meyers reaffirmed that he still wants to be traded. Meyers is unable to find chemistry with new quarterback Geno Smith.

Potential landing spots for Jakobi Meyers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are genuine contenders in a volatile AFC. Depth remains an issue behind franchise wideout D.K. Metcalf, Rodgers’ top target with 406 yards and four scores. Tight end Pat Freiermuth and running back Jaylen Warren are waiting in the wings behind him in the target pursuit, with wideout Calvin Austin III still waiting to make his steady contribution.

Signing Jakobi Meyers would bring another experienced route-runner to join Rodgers, who can get through key-downs and possession situations, something Pittsburgh has to do to sustain its offense push and solidify its Super Bowl hopes.

The Washington Commanders started the season with hopes of building on last season’s NFC Championship push, but have been sidetracked by a 3-5 start. Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin’s injuries have left the team searching for receiving corps depth, leaving the offense too dependent on experienced tight end Zach Ertz.

Unreliable young pass-receivers Jaylin Lane and Luke McCaffrey leave quarterback Jayden Daniels with no consistent receiver aside from the backfield.
Meyers can add the consistency and veteran leadership this offense needs to stay in the NFC contention.

The Carolina Panthers’ passing attack needs help. Without Bryce Young and with veteran Andy Dalton starting, it has not been easy to establish consistency at wide receiver. Meyers would provide a stabilizing influence to them.

His football IQ and precision would immediately enhance the short passing attack, keeping Dalton productive while giving coach Dave Canales another trusted option on crucial downs.

In an NFC South division as competitively charged as ever, Carolina could view Meyers as the missing component that enables them to sustain their second-half push.

Jakobi Meyers remains center stage in one of the NFL’s most mystifying storylines.