Las Vegas has been buzzing with excitement as the start of the 2025 NFL season nears. In a surprising turn of events, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers recently made a trade request to leave the Raiders, but the team declined to entertain his wishes. On Wednesday, Meyers addressed the situation with a light-hearted candidness, stating, “I asked, they said no. That’s where that stopped.” He added with a laugh, “I mean, I’m just going to keep doing my job until something shakes out either way, honestly.”
With the season opener against the New England Patriots fast approaching, it seems Meyers is ready to put the request behind him and focus on the game. He emphasized, “It’s a job. At the end of the day, I’m happy to be doing my job with my boys, but I can be happy anywhere.” The Raiders desperately need Meyers to step up this season, especially after trading Davante Adams to the New York Jets last season, which left the receiving corps significantly weakened.
Meyers had a stellar previous year, catching 87 passes for 1,027 yards and scoring four touchdowns. This performance positioned him for a potential contract extension, but talks have stalled. With financial implications on the line, he understands he needs to keep proving himself on the field. “I’m ready to go if you need me to go; I’m ready to play if you need me to play,” he stated, clearly ready to tackle the upcoming challenge.
Meanwhile, the league continues to evolve as the start of the 2025 season kicks off. The Chargers anticipate that running back Najee Harris will be available for their game against the Chiefs in Brazil. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has mentioned that Harris “says he’s ready and he looks ready to go.”
In other news, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently noted that singer Taylor Swift would be “welcome” to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show next year, piquing interest about future events. As for rivalries, all eyes will be on the Philadelphia Eagles as they face the Dallas Cowboys in the 2025 Kickoff Game.
On the injury front, the Jets’ offensive line took a hit as standout player Alijah Vera-Tucker may miss significant time this season due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, Matthew Golden, the Packers’ first-round draft pick, expressed excitement about his new position, stating, “I just feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life to get in the position I’m in right now.”
As the NFL season launches, all eyes will be on how each team’s strategies and player performances develop. With the clock ticking down to kickoff, the excitement is palpable!
