Giants Eye Jakobi Meyers in Blockbuster Trade to Boost Jaxson Dart’s Offense
As the NFL trade deadline nears, the New York Giants are reportedly making a bold move to improve their offense and give rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart a proven playmaker. The Giants are targeting wide receiver Jakobi Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders, who is in the final year of a three-year, $33 million contract. Meyers has been a standout for the Raiders this season and could provide the much-needed help to the Giants' struggling receiving corps.
“The Giants know they need to surround Jaxson Dart with more weapons, and Jakobi Meyers is exactly the type of player who can help him develop,” said an NFL insider. “He’s reliable, can stretch the field, and most importantly, he has the experience to step in immediately and make an impact.”
The Giants’ interest in Meyers comes as injuries continue to plague their wide receiver group. With Malik Nabers out for the season and Darius Slayton sidelined, the Giants have been left scrambling to find reliable targets for Dart. Meyers would offer immediate support, giving Dart a veteran presence and a go-to option in critical moments.
“I’ve watched Jakobi over the years, and he’s a guy you can count on to make tough catches when it matters,” said Giants head coach Brian Daboll. “For a young quarterback like Jaxson, having someone with that kind of reliability in the receiving corps can make a huge difference.”
Meyers’ ability to create separation and make big plays down the field is something the Giants have lacked. His performance with the Raiders has been stellar, and his connection with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been strong. Now, with trade rumors swirling, Meyers could be the perfect fit for the Giants' offense, especially as they look to make a playoff push.
“We’ve been in constant talks about improving the offense, and adding a player like Jakobi would give us the balance we need,” said general manager Joe Schoen. “We believe it would be a good fit for both sides, and we’re exploring all options.”
The financial aspect of the trade also appears favorable for the Giants. With recent restructuring of contracts, the team has the necessary cap space to absorb Meyers’ $33 million deal, making the trade a feasible option. The move would not only provide an immediate boost to the offense but also give the Giants a long-term asset as they continue to build around Dart.
As the trade deadline approaches, all eyes will be on the Giants to see if they make a move for Meyers. The addition of a proven wide receiver could help Jaxson Dart develop into the franchise quarterback the Giants hope he can be, and with a boost to the offense, the team could have the firepower needed to compete in a tough NFC East.
With the future of their season on the line, the Giants are ready to make a bold move—and if they can land Jakobi Meyers, it could be the trade that propels them into playoff contention.
Steelers Have Shown Interest in $33 Million Wide Receiver: Insider
The Pittsburgh Steelers are leading the way in the AFC North with a 4-2 record through six weeks, and while they are fresh off a surprising loss to the
One such area is the wide receiver, where a No. 2 option has failed to emerge behind DK Metcalf to this point. With several players expected to be on the market ahead of the upcoming deadline, reports have indicated that the Steelers are showing interest in star
Steelers Exploring Potential Jakobi Meyers Trade
Over the offseason, Pittsburgh swung a massive trade with the Seattle Seahawks for wide receiver DK Metcalf, seemingly giving them a solid tandem at wide receiver with George Pickens also in town. Pickens ended up getting traded to the
That could lead to a potential deal for Meyers, who has been viewed as a trade target all season long. With Meyers entering the final year of his contract with the Raiders, he wanted a new deal that he did not get during the offseason, leading to him requesting a trade before the start of the season. While he has continued playing for Las Vegas, he still wants to get dealt before the upcoming deadline.
The Steelers need help at wide receiver, which makes them an obvious potential landing spot for Meyers should the Raiders decide to unload him. According to NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, Meyers is just one of several wide receiver trade targets that Pittsburgh has
“Pittsburgh, they are scouring the earth for wide receiver help, they’re looking around,” Fowler said on “SportsCenter.” “Las Vegas has Jakobi Meyers as an option … There could be a receiver moved at the deadline. Pittsburgh could be involved in those conversations.”
Should the Steelers Trade for Jakobi Meyers?
GettyLas Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Despite playing in the Raiders’ abysmal offense, Meyers has still managed to put up decent numbers through six games, catching 29 passes for 329 yards. On paper, he’d be a solid complement for the big-play threat that Metcalf is, as Meyers excels at working out of the slot and getting open on short-to-intermediate routes.
If Meyers is up for grabs, the Steelers would be foolish not to try to get a deal done for him. Bringing him to town wouldn’t only give Rodgers another reliable option in the passing game, but it would also take some of the attention off of Metcalf from opposing secondaries. He may be a somewhat pricy option, but after putting together an aggressive offseason, swinging a deal for Meyers seems like a real possibility with the trade deadline just over a week away.
