Overview

• NFL Network reporters say Bowers is trending toward sitting in Week 5 after his knee failed to respond late in the week.
• He was limited Wednesday before missing Thursday and Friday practices, despite Pete Carroll’s earlier optimism that he would play.
• Michael Mayer has been ruled out with a concussion, and the Raiders elevated Albert Okwuegbunam while leaning on Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon at tight end.
• ESPN reports Bowers has been playing through a PCL issue and bone bruise since Week 1, with doctors recommending rest rather than surgery.
• His production has dipped since the opener, and this would be his first missed game as Las Vegas navigates two more contests before a Week 8 bye.