Jakobi Meyers found himself in an unusual spot this week after the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired him from the Las Vegas Raiders just days after he had played against Jacksonville. The veteran receiver described the swap as “very strange,” noting the awkwardness of moving from trash‑talking opponents to joining them in the locker room.
Meyers arrived in Jacksonville late Tuesday and practiced with the team Wednesday, quickly joining a receiver room depleted by injuries to Travis Hunter and other starters. Head coach Liam Coen said staffers are balancing how much Meyers can handle from a playbook standpoint while trying to get him into game flow for Sunday’s matchup in Houston.
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Nov 6, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during warmups prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The timing made for some awkward moments, teammates he’d faced on Sunday were the same ones he greeted in practice, but Meyers downplayed tension and emphasized the professional nature of the transition. Media coverage captured the irony of Meyers joking about his pregame chatter and then answering to a new set of coaches and teammates hours later.
Jacksonville’s front office paid a fourth‑ and a sixth‑round pick for Meyers, a proven route runner with a history of reliable hands and third‑down polish. With Brian Thomas Jr. limited this week and Hunter placed on injured reserve, the Jaguars view Meyers as a veteran safety valve who can stabilize the passing game immediately, even if his role is initially situational.
Reports suggested Meyers could be used in specific packages while the staff limits his playbook exposure, with work on timing drills with Trevor Lawrence beginning almost immediately. If active Sunday, Meyers would likely see snaps on third downs, in the red zone and in simplified alignments designed to let him function without full installation.
Jakobi Meyers Talks About Jacksonville Jaguars Trade After Facing Them Recently
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Oct 9, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots guard Cole Strange (69) congratulates wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) on his touchdown by lifting him in the air during the second half against the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Meyers spoke about his trade to Jacksonville after facing them with the Raiders. This can be seen in a post shared by the league’s official Instagram account.
The trade underscores how quickly roster dynamics can shift at the deadline and how players must adapt to new environments on short notice. For Meyers, the move from opponent to teammate in less than a week was unusual, but both he and Jacksonville appear focused on turning the moment into a constructive contribution.
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Dec 6, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Whether Meyers suits up heavily this weekend or is eased in, the Jaguars have added a veteran presence they hope can help sustain their playoff push. The immediate chemistry questions will be answered on the field in the coming days.
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Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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