Tight end Michael Mayer signs contract extension, per Review-Journal

Mayer’s extension confirms the front office view of him as a key piece at tight end and affects salary-cap and depth planning at the position.

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- Report says Mayer signed a lucrative extension Saturday
- Extension will place his salary among the top five at the tight end position, per the story
- Mayer took on an expanded receiving role in Week 1 while still handling blocking duties
- Signals front office commitment to Mayer as a core offensive piece
- Reduces urgency to add an immediate veteran replacement at tight end
- Gives coaching staff stability in two-tight-end and blocking packages

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