ST.Eagles Reach Agreement to Sign Raiders TE Before Trade Deadline as Goedert Signals End-of-Season Exit
Per source — The Philadelphia Eagles have reached a preliminary agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire TE Michael Mayer ahead of the November 4 trade deadline. The deal remains
pending a physical and final paperwork.
Dallas Goedert has communicated his intention to leave after the season. Philadelphia aims to win now while also laying groundwork for the future.
Under the terms, the Eagles send a 2026 third-round pick plus a conditional 2027 Day 3 pick tied to snaps/production. The Raiders send Mayer, who arrives on a rookie contract running through 2026
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On field, Mayer slots in as the immediate TE2 in 12 personnel alongside Goedert. He adds in-line blocking strength and a trustworthy target on seam/over concepts and in the red zone
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With Goedert’s expected departure, Mayer becomes the TE1 succession plan for 2026. That pathway preserves cap efficiency without sacrificing room quality.
Within the Eagles’ system, Mayer broadens play-action,
split-zone, and max-protect options. He also opens more high-low/sail answers on third down for Jalen Hurts.
Roster mechanics include creating a spot, clearing the medical, and installing a
condensed playbook post-deadline. Availability will depend on how quickly he absorbs the call sheet
Jets Star RB Issues “SOS” to Patriots Before Trade Deadline — “I Want to Leave the Worst Team for the Best Team in the NFL”
Per source — A New York Jets star running back has proactively expressed a desire to leave New York for the New England Patriots ahead of the November 4 trade deadline.
The move stems from a hunger to compete for a championship immediately and a belief that the Patriots provide the best stage to realize that ambition.
From a football standpoint, this RB fits
Mike Vrabel’s balanced wide-zone/play-action/RPO architecture and would add the kind of explosiveness New England could leverage down the stretch.
If he arrives at Gillette Stadium, he could step right into
outside/split zone, pin–pull/toss, screen/angle/choice, and pony personnel (2 RB) packages to create mismatches against linebackers and safeties alongside Drake Maye.
From the Jets’ perspective—given a long-term posture
and the aim to stockpile draft capital—a reasonable offer from New England could be entertained.
Hypothetical trade framework: Patriots send a 2026 Round 4 pick plus a conditional 2027 Day 3 pick
(escalators tied to snaps/yards/playoffs) in exchange for an RB on a low-cost contract.
Risks & counters: Prior injury history requires workload management; role clarity with New England’s current RB room is essential to avoid disrupting offensive rhythm; the
price could rise if multiple teams engage.
Timeline: Establish parameters → conduct medicals → tune salary/bonuses → submit paperwork before the Nov. 4 deadline.
