Bowers Out, Raiders Rebound? | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders’ season opener just got a lot tougher: Pro Bowl tight end Brock Bowers is sidelined after meniscus surgery, expected out at least one game and possibly two. Ranked 60 on the NFL’s top 100, Bowers was a rookie breakout star with elite versatility—playing both tight end and wide receiver—and a key weapon for Vegas. With him gone, Michael Mayer steps up at tight end. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are injury-free and ready to roll, while Raiders’ running back Ashton Jeanty is fully healthy despite a recent ankle issue. Hafley already praised Bowers as an elite threat—now the Raiders must adjust without him. 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/25ffa7022a65b6ed