Overview
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Bowers, listed as questionable, is trending toward not playing Sunday in Indianapolis.
- Michael Mayer has been ruled out with a concussion and the team elevated Albert Okwuegbunam, leaving Ian Thomas, Carter Runyon, and Okwuegbunam to handle tight end duties.
- Bowers said his knee is painful and limiting his ability to reach full speed, and his production has dipped since a 103‑yard opener.
- He was limited Wednesday before missing Thursday and Friday practices, despite Pete Carroll expressing optimism earlier in the week that he would play.
- Las Vegas signed Runyon to the active roster this week, and the Colts are expected to feature emerging rookie tight end Tyler Warren in the matchup.