Raiders tight end Brock Bowers to miss one or two games after meniscus procedure

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim in Dallas on Tuesday and is projected to miss one to two games, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN reporter Adam Schefter. The injury was sustained during training camp but was not diagnosed until the previous week, prompting the procedure. Bowers, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 draft, posted 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns in his rookie season. He missed three games with a knee injury early in the 2025 campaign and sat out the final two games of that season. The recent surgery is expected to keep him out only briefly, but it raises questions about his readiness for the 2026 season. The Raiders will open the 2026 season without him when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.