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Brock Bowers Trending Toward Sitting vs. Colts as Raiders Shuffle Tight End Depth

The All-Pro’s lingering knee issue led to late‑week absences from practice, prompting Las Vegas to bolster options for Week 5.

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.