Bowers Out for Raiders Opener | Sports News

Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers is sidelined for their season opener after knee surgery to repair a meniscus — but don’t panic, he’s expected back in just one to two weeks. With the team set to face Miami on Sunday, coach Kubiak remains confident, though Bowers’ absence shifts focus to Michael Mayer as the primary tight end. Last year’s knee issues held him back, but this season he exploded with over 1,100 receiving yards and 112 catches — breaking Mike Ditka’s rookie record and earning Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist honors. The Raiders will be watching closely to see how they adapt without their breakout rookie. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad7f3b7ee065c156