Brock Bowers ruled out for Raiders' Week 1 opener

Brock Bowers ruled out for Raiders' Week 1 opener

The Las Vegas Raiders confirmed on 12 September that tight end Brock Bowers will miss the team's season opener against the Miami Dolphins because of a knee injury, with Michael Mayer slated to start in his place. Bowers underwent a meniscus trim in Dallas on 8 September, a procedure the team said would sideline him for one to two games. NFL.

com reported the expected one- to two-game absence, while CBS Sports noted he would miss at least the opener and possibly the following week, and Fox News highlighted concerns among fantasy football owners. ESPN reporter Adam Schefter said the 1-2-week estimate comes from sources close to the player and cautioned that a full recovery could take longer.

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Bowers (knee) ruled out despite Kubiak's optimism
Bowers (knee) ruled out despite Kubiak's optimism

NBC Sports • 12 sept. 03h01

Tight end Brock Bowers will miss the Raiders' opening game against the Dolphins due to a knee injury, leaving Michael Mayer as the starter.

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10 septembre 2026
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Schefter: 1-2 week projection is from Bowers' camp
Schefter: 1-2 week projection is from Bowers' camp

NBC Sports • 10 sept. 16h57

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter indicated that the projected one- to two-week absence for Brock Bowers is based on information from people close to the player, and he cautioned that a full recovery may take longer.

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9 septembre 2026
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Raiders star Brock Bowers shockingly undergoes meniscus trim surgery as fantasy managers fume ahead of Week 1
Raiders star Brock Bowers shockingly undergoes meniscus trim surgery as fantasy managers fume ahead of Week 1

Fox News • 09 sept. 21h30

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim in Dallas and is expected to miss a game or two, prompting concerns among fantasy football owners.

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Raiders TE Brock Bowers expected to miss time after meniscus trim, per report
Raiders TE Brock Bowers expected to miss time after meniscus trim, per report

CBS Sports • 09 sept. 20h24

Pro Bowl tight end Brock Bowers will sit out the Raiders' season opener and possibly the following week after undergoing a meniscus trim, with Michael Mayer set to fill his role.

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Sources: Brock Bowers (knee) to miss at least Raiders' opener
Sources: Brock Bowers (knee) to miss at least Raiders' opener

ESPN • 09 sept. 20h24

All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to sit out the Raiders' season opener, according to league sources.

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NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers undergoes knee procedure, expected to miss a game or two
NFL Network: Raiders TE Brock Bowers undergoes knee procedure, expected to miss a game or two

NFL.com • 09 sept. 20h11

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to be sidelined for a game or two, the team said Wednesday.

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Report: Brock Bowers to miss "a game or two" after meniscus trim
Report: Brock Bowers to miss "a game or two" after meniscus trim

nbcsports.com • 09 sept. 20h06

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers will miss at least a game following a meniscus trim, leaving the team without the player for the season opener against the Dolphins.

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