Raiders Announce Concerning News For Player; Fans Erupt On Social Media

   

Aug 23, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce reacts against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders are having yet another tough start to their season.  After five games, Las Vegas sits in dead last in the AFC East with a record of 2-3.  It may finally be time for Las Vegas to part ways with star wide receiver Davante Adams.

However, it is news about a different player that has fans talking on social media.

Raiders Announce Concerning News For Player; Fans Erupt On Social Media

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) looks on during the first half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) looks on during the first half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic:

A personal matter will keep Michael Mayer on the reserve/non-football illness list for the Raiders’ next four games, according to Tafur. No further details have been released.

A personal matter forced the Raiders’ second-year tight end to miss the team’s last two games. Mayer, 23, has four receptions for 21 yards in his first three games this season.

Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Fans immediately took to Twitter (X) when this news was released:

Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) in the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports