Reportedly headed to IR
The Raiders plan to place Bowers (knee) on IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Bowers has been managing a knee injury since Week 1, and with the Raiders out of playoff contention, the team has evidently decided to shut down the star TE, with an eye toward him being 100 percent ahead of the 2026 season. With Bowers' placement on IR in line to occur at some point Wednesday per Pelissero, Michael Mayer is slated to lead Las Vegas' TE corps in Weeks 17 and 18, with Ian Thomas and Carter Runyon also in the mix.
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In line to play Sunday
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Brock Bowers
Listed as questionable for Sunday
Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, with head coach Klint Kubiak telling reporters that the tight end's absence from Friday's practice was planned, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Brock Bowers
Misses open portion of practice Friday
Bowers (knee) was not seen during the open portion of Friday's practice after being listed as a limited participant the previous two days, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Brock Bowers
Stays limited in practice
Bowers (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Brock Bowers
Practicing again Thursday
Bowers (knee) is practicing for a second straight day Thursday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Brock Bowers
Listed as limited participant
Bowers (knee) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Brock Bowers
Practicing Wednesday
Head coach Klint Kubiak said Bowers (knee) will practice Wednesday and termed the tight end "day-to-day," Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
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Idle again Week 2
Mendoza did not play a single snap during the Raiders' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Matt Gay
Three PATs in win
Gay made his sole field-goal attempt and converted three PATs in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Chargers.
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Practicing in Week 3, aiming to play Sunday
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