The Las Vegas Raiders have an early injury concern with tight end Michael Mayer in the first half of the Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders.
Mayer was attempting to make a tackle in the first quarter when he took a hard hit to his head while trying to make the play.
Mayer remained down on the field after the injury and players took a knee around him, showing clear concern. Here's what we know about Mayer.
Michael Mayer injury update
UPDATE: Mayer has officially been ruled out for the rest of the game due to a concussion.
#LVvsWAS Injury Update: TE Michael Mayer (concussion) is OUT
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 21, 2025
END OF UPDATE
UPDATE: As we suspected, Mayer is being evaluated for a head injury and the team says his he is questionable to return.
#LVvsWAS Injury Update: TE Michael Mayer is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable to return
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 21, 2025
END OF UPDATE
Good news, as Mayer has walked off the field under his own power. The team hasn't provided an exact update on Mayer yet, but we'd guess he'll go into the concussion protocol.
We'll update this page as more information becomes available.
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