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RaidersBrock Bowers Trending Toward Week 5 Absence vs. Colts, With Michael Mayer Out

Las Vegas is prioritizing the rookie’s long-term health over a short-term Week 5 return.

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Brock Bowers, listed as questionable with a knee injury, is unlikely to play against Indianapolis.
  • Las Vegas ruled out tight end Michael Mayer due to a concussion and elevated Albert Okwuegbunam from the practice squad for Sunday.
  • If Bowers sits, Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon are expected to handle most tight end snaps alongside Okwuegbunam.
  • Bowers missed Thursday and Friday practices after his knee didn’t respond during the week, despite Pete Carroll saying Friday the team anticipated he would play.
  • The rookie acknowledged the injury has limited his ability to separate and remains painful and frustrating, tracing back to an issue sustained late in Week 1.