Veteran Tight End Learns from Stars | Las Vegas Raiders News

Veteran tight end Ian Thomas finds himself thriving alongside two elite rookies, Michael Mayer and Brock Bowers, in what’s shaping up as the NFL’s deepest TE room. After joining the Raiders last fall, Thomas embraces his role as a seasoned mentor and reliable backup, while also sharpening his own game as a blocker and special teams contributor. He’s struck up genuine bonds with the young stars — noting Mayer’s outgoing nature and Bowers’ quiet intensity — and believes he’s learning just as much from them as they are from him. With injuries looming and schemes evolving, Thomas is ready to step in, bringing nine years of NFL wisdom to help shape the future of this dynamic unit. 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/f5d561a360d2146d