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ArticleRaiders Training Camp: Michael Mayer will be a vital part of the 2026 offense
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The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Michael Mayer to be their star tight end in 2023. However, everything changed the next season when the Raiders drafted Brock Bowers, who became the starting tight end and reduced Mayer's role in the offense... After a small bounce-back season in 2025, the former Notre Dame tight end is expected to have a bigger role with Klint Kubiak as the head coach. His relationship with Brock Bowers has grown as well. The two will be seen on the field together on plenty of looks.
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Mayer poised for expanded role in Kubiak's offense alongside Bowers tandem

Expected to have a bigger role in 2026 offense under new head coach Klint Kubiak after struggling when Brock Bowers was drafted in 2024 and reduced his role. Mayer bounced back in 2025 and will form a two-tight-end tandem with Bowers, with both expected to be on the field together on plenty of looks. Mayer believes the pairing can grow into one of the best tight end duos in the NFL.

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