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Like most NFL teams, the Las Vegas Raiders opened mandatory minicamp this week. While some clubs practiced without key players seeking new deals, the Raiders didn’t have that issue. Still, they should work on extensions with a few veterans to avoid holdouts at training camp.
Late in May, Las Vegas made AJ Cole the league’s highest-paid punter, signing him to a four-year, $15.8 million extension including $11 million in guarantees. As an All-Pro-Pro Bowler in three of the last four seasons, he earned that extension.
Other extension candidates haven’t achieved leaguewide accolades in recent seasons, but they deserve a pay raise based on their position market. Here’s a breakdown of three Raiders who could hold out for a new deal if the front office doesn’t extend their contract before training camp.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Kolton Miller skipped an early portion of the Raiders’ offseason program. Yet he’s participated in practices through OTAs and attended mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. He told reporters that he wants to stay with the team long term.
#Raiders LT Kolton Miller, who is entering the final year of his deal: “I want to be a Raider for life. I don’t want to go anywhere else.” pic.twitter.com/ssCRjgVbdO
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) June 10, 2025
Last offseason, Miller underwent shoulder surgery and needed time to work his way into form. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed five sacks in the first two weeks of the regular season but only gave up two more for the remainder of the campaign. Even without any All-Pro or Pro Bowl accolades, Miller is a quality left tackle, and the Raiders should reward him with a new deal.
Currently the 13th highest-paid left tackle set to make $18 million this year, he could command over $22 million annually with at least $50 million in guarantees.
After Davante Adams took an escape route out of Las Vegas, Jakobi Meyers took over the lead wideout role to complement rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who led the team in most receiving categories last season. He caught 87 passes for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns.
Still the lead playmaker in a relatively young receiver room, Meyers is an underpaid lead wideout. Set to make $11 million this year, he’s 29th among wide receivers in annual salary. During OTAs, Meyers chose to keep contract talks between himself and the organization.
“Yeah, I want to be here, for sure,” he said to reporters. “But that’s all I could really say on it right now. That’s business between us and the top floor. So, I’m just going to hold that one down for now.”
Meyers’ contract situation should be a priority in Las Vegas. He has no guaranteed money in the final year of his deal. He could command $15-20 million annually following his most productive campaign.
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