Jakobi Meyers wants out of Las Vegas. The veteran wideout has reportedly requested a trade after talks broke down on a new deal with the Raiders, and while the front office says it doesn’t plan to move him, those words tend to carry less weight this time of year. If the offer is right, that plan can always change, and the New York Giants might be one of the few teams that make sense.
They’re not the most obvious landing spot, but they’re a fit nonetheless. This team has won nine games in the past two years and spent the offseason upgrading the roster. Meyers wouldn’t be a flashy move, but he would be a logical one. He’s coming off a 1,000-yard season, he’s one of the surest-handed receivers in the league, and he’d give the Giants a true complement to Malik Nabers.
There’s also a lot standing in the way. Meyers is on an expiring contract and already wants a new one. His cap hit in 2025 is nearly $15 million, and the G-Men just re-signed Darius Slayton to a long-term contract. Vegas doesn’t want to deal him, and Big Blue may not be willing to pony up a long-term extension. Still, if they want to force the conversation, a package built around Evan Neal and Jalin Hyatt with a pick might at least move the needle.
New York Giants emerge as possible trade fit for Jakobi Meyers
The appeal is obvious. Meyers would be an immediate upgrade in the passing game and fits exactly what this offense is trying to become — a quick-hitting, timing-based unit built around smart route concepts and reliable hands.
Russell Wilson has historically leaned on targets like this, and while the quarterback situation in New York may evolve, that style won’t change.
He also brings some credibility to a room that’s still looking for it. Nabers is the guy, and Wan’Dale Robinson has a clear role in the slot, but everyone else still feels interchangeable. Adding Meyers would provide more stability and open things up for Daboll’s scheme, particularly in the red zone and on third down.
But again, this isn’t just about fit. It’s about cost. New York would have to give up assets, take on a sizable cap hit, and likely extend Meyers before he ever plays a snap. For a team still rebuilding its identity, that’s a hard move to justify unless the front office believes he’s the missing piece. Right now, he looks more like the right player at the wrong time.