Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade before the season started due to being dissatisfied with his contract. Despite the Raiders refusing to amend his deal, the veteran receiver agreed to put his differences aside and stay put. Fast forward five games into the 2025 campaign and the team should reconsider trading Meyers.

The Raiders are 1-4 and appear headed for a top-10 selection in the 2026 NFL draft. Veteran quarterback Geno Smith is struggling and may not return next year. Meyers is in a contract year with zero guaranteed money left and the Raiders could use additional draft capital.

Furthermore, chemistry between Smith and Meyers doesn’t appear to be present. Even with high-volume pass catcher Brock Bowers missing Week 5, and being limited in Week 4, Meyers recorded a combined eight receptions for 62 yards in those contests. Smith appears to prefer Tre Tucker at wide receiver, who has made the majority of Vegas’ explosive plays.

Meyers isn’t playing a big enough role in Chip Kelly’s offense. The Raiders opted not to rebuild this past offseason, hiring a 74-year-old head coach before acquiring a 34-year-old QB via trade. With disaster striking early, the Raiders may possess no choice but to properly rebuild next offseason. If that’s the case, trading Meyers for a draft pick would make sense.