Brock Bowers injury update as Raiders TE undergoes knee surgery
The Raiders are going to be without their top pass-catching target, Brock Bowers, to start the 2026 NFL season. Here's the latest injury update:
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without their leading pass catcher, tight end Brock Bowers, for the beginning of the 2026 NFL season. The star player went through meniscus trimming surgery on September 9, which is expected to keep him sidelined for one or two games, according to various reports. Bowers had been experiencing some issues in training camp and was officially diagnosed with the injury last week.
The team has not yet released an official statement regarding Bowers' injury, and it remains uncertain when head coach Klint Kubiak will provide further updates. Bowers is anticipated to remain the Raiders' primary receiving option when he recovers. The 2024 first-round selection amassed 64 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2025 NFL campaign while playing in 12 games and appearing in eight starts due to a PCL injury and a bone bruise in his left knee.
Veteran tight end Michael Mayer is anticipated to assume a significant share of the Raiders' passing duties at tight end should Bowers continue to be out.
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