Overview
- Brock Bowers sat out the Raiders’ Week 1 win after undergoing a meniscus trim in Dallas on Sept. 8 and has not been placed on injured reserve.
- Coach Klint Kubiak said Wednesday that Bowers is day-to-day and did not practice that day, with the club hoping he will log a limited or full practice later in the week.
- Reports differ on the return timeline, with some insiders saying a one-game absence and a Week 2 return is realistic while others urge caution and project the latest likely return as Week 4.
- Backup Michael Mayer handled the primary tight-end workload in Week 1, playing the majority of snaps and providing depth after signing a multi-year extension.
- The Raiders’ conservative approach reflects Bowers’ recent knee history and means the team will prioritize a clean medical clearance from practice participation before restoring him to game duty.