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Brock Bowers did not practice Thursday, per the Raiders‘Â injury report, but after returning for Saturday’s session, coach Pete Carroll expects the star tight end will play in Week 2 against the Chargers on “Monday Night Football.”
Bowers, who was reportedly wearing a brace over a sleeve on his knee, was “great” and did “really well” in practice Saturday, according to Carroll. Bowers is officially questionable for Monday night’s game per the Raiders’ injury report.
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The former Georgia star set a rookie record with 112 receptions last season. His 1,194 receiving yards were most by a rookie tight end and 11th-most by a rookie, regardless of position.
Bowers was off to another strong start in 2025, reeling in five catches for 103 yards through just over two and a half quarters of play against the Patriots. On his final catch, though, he took an awkward hit to the side of the knee from Patriots safety Craig Woodson. Bowers played one more snap but was clearly hobbled and did not return in an eventual 20-13 Las Vegas win.
Michael Mayer would step into Bowers’ spot if Bowers is unable to play. The former second-round pick out of Notre Dame made four catches for 38 yards in the opener.