Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is back. The second-year star was out the past few weeks with a non-football related illness. His return is crucial f

This week Michael Mayer set foot in the Raiders facility for the first time since their home opener in week three. He has been missing since then, first with an illness designation and ultimately was placed on the Non-Football Illness list.

They’ve been with me through the whole thing,” Mayer said Wednesday. “I really appreciate that. I couldn’t ask for a better organization and a better support system. I