Las Vegas – The Raiders announced that 23‑year‑old tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim on Tuesday in Dallas after a knee injury was finally diagnosed last week. The procedure means Bowers is expected to miss the team’s Sunday home game against the Miami Dolphins and could be back for the second‑week matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Injury background
Bowers, a two‑time Pro Bowl selection, first suffered the knee issue during training camp. The injury was not identified until after the camp concluded, prompting the quick medical intervention. This follows a string of setbacks for the young star, who dealt with a posterior cruciate ligament problem and a bone bruise in his left knee during the 2025 season opener against New England.
Recent performance
Despite those challenges, Bowers finished the 2025 season with 64 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games, starting eight of them. He was placed on injured reserve for the final two weeks of that campaign.
His rookie year was even more impressive. Drafted 13th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Bowers earned All‑Pro first‑team honors after posting 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games (16 starts).
Team outlook
The Raiders remain optimistic about their offensive options while Bowers recovers. Head coach Josh McDaniels emphasized the depth at the tight‑end position and the importance of staying healthy for a strong start to the season.
In addition to Bowers’ status, second‑year running back Ashton Jeanty returned to practice on Wednesday after missing time with a right‑ankle injury sustained on Aug. 23. Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 draft out of Boise State, rushed for 975 yards and totaled 1,321 scrimmage yards as a rookie.
Upcoming schedule
The Raiders host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. After that, they travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers in Week 2. Fans can expect Bowers to be back in action by the second week, assuming his recovery proceeds as planned.
What’s next for the Raiders
With Bowers sidelined for only a short stretch, the Raiders will rely on other playmakers to keep the offense moving. The team’s depth chart lists veteran tight end Darren Waller and rookie Nathaniel Brooks as potential contributors while Bowers heals.
Both the coaching staff and medical team are monitoring his progress closely, and updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
