Jaguars Trade For Jakobi Meyers Comes With Important Caveat

The Jacksonville Jaguars gave away this pick in the Jakobi Meyers trade.

Dec 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) signals a first down against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have a new wide receiver.

The Jaguars struck a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday for veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. And according to one insider, the deal comes with an important caveat in terms of what the Jaguars gave up.

Compensation Update

The Jaguars are sending over a 2026 fourth- and sixth-round pick to the Raiders for Meyers, and we now know which of their multiple fourth-rounders will be heading to Vegas. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the pick they are sending to the Raiders will be the higher of the two,

The Jaguars' two fourth-round picks are their own and one from the Minnesota Vikings. As things stand today, the Vikings' pick would be the higher selection and thus would be the one going to the Raiders.

Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone, left, and Tony Boselli, Jacksonville Jaguars Executive Vice President of football operations walk on the field before an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Meyers originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots in 2019 where he spent four seasons (2019-22) before joining the Raiders (2023-25) in free agency. His career totals include 426 receptions for 4,944 yards and 20 touchdowns in 98 games (76 starts).

He also has totaled 11 carries for 54 yards and two touchdowns and completed six-of-seven passes for 100 yards and three touchdowns. Meyers registered career highs with 87 receptions for 1,027 yards as well as four receiving touchdowns in 2024.

Sep 21, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Meyers had long been seeking a trade out of Vegas due to a desire for a new contract. Like new cornerback Greg Newsome, Meyers is in the final year of his deal and will now get the rest of the 2025 season to audition for a new role with the Jaguars.

The Jaguars needed receiver help after a recent rash of injuries at the position; Travis Hunter was placed on injured reserve last week, while Tim Patrick missed Week 9 with a groin injury. Wide receiver Dyami Brown left the game with an injury, while Brian Thomas Jr. also sustained an injury.

Nov 2, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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