Brock Bowers misses Las Vegas Raiders season opener after meniscus surgery
14 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers will not play in the team's regular season opener against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. The All-Pro player underwent a meniscus trim in Dallas on Tuesday after sustaining an injury during training camp. League sources confirmed the procedure and indicated that Bowers is expected to remain out of action for one or two games. Michael Mayer is slated to fill the tight end position for the Raiders in his absence. Bowers recorded 1,874 receiving yards over his first two NFL seasons and previously produced a 126-yard, one-touchdown performance against Miami in 2024. The Dolphins defense, currently featuring an unproven secondary, prepares to face the Las Vegas offense without the presence of the Raiders' primary tight end target.
- •Brock Bowers undergoes a meniscus trim following an injury sustained during training camp
- •The Raiders tight end is expected to miss one or two games
- •Michael Mayer will replace Bowers in the lineup for the game against the Dolphins
- •Bowers accumulated 1,874 receiving yards across two NFL seasons
- •Las Vegas travels to Miami for the 2026 season opener this Sunday
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"The Las Vegas Raiders enter Sunday’s season opener with one major absence on offense. All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out against the Miami Dolphins after missing every practice this week because of a knee injury. Bowers underwent a procedure Tuesday to trim his meniscus and could miss more than the opening game. Remove Bowers from […] The post Raiders Week 1 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Las Vegas Raiders will be facing the Miami Dolphins in their season opener, and they’re already down one of their key players on offense. Brock Bowers will miss the game , and maybe another one, after he underwent a meniscus trim. That’s a big blow to the Raiders’ offense, as Bowers is one of the top targets on the team. That means it’s next […] The post Raiders news: Which player benefits most from Brock Bowers' early absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Brock Bowers Injury Creates Early Concern for Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders have suffered a major blow just days before the start of the 2026 NFL season. Star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim procedure on Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss at least the Raiders’ season opener against the Miami…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:55 PMRaiders HC reveals Brock Bowers practice update with Week 2 hope
The Raiders' star tight end isn't ready just yet, but there's some hope.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 4:12 PMBrock Bowers latest injury update is good news for the Raiders
Here's the latest on Bowers injury status.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 3:13 PMBrock Bowers injury update offers less optimistic return timeline for Raiders TE
ESPN's Dan Graziano suggests it's possible Brock Bowers could be out for longer than expected.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:15 PMRaiders TE Brock Bowers considered 'day-to-day' after undergoing knee surgery, missing Week 1
Brock Bowers appears to be on the verge of returning to football sooner than later.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:23 PMWhen is Brock Bowers coming back? Injury update, return timeline for Raiders TE
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out for Week 1, but how much longer will he be out? Here's the latest injury update.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 3:39 PMIs Brock Bowers playing today? Raiders TE gets positive injury update
When will Brock Bowers return? The Las Vegas Raiders' star tight end got a positive injury update on Sept. 13.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 1:56 AMRaiders Week 1 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football
The Las Vegas Raiders enter Sunday’s season opener with one major absence on offense. All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out against the Miami Dolphins after missing every practice this week because of a knee injury. Bowers underwent a procedure Tuesday to trim his meniscus and could miss more than the opening game. Remove Bowers from […] The post Raiders Week 1 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:40 AMRaiders’ Klint Kubiak Offers Telling Response to Brock Bowers’ Injury
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak opens up about tight end Brock Bowers' injury ahead of Week 1. The post Raiders’ Klint Kubiak Offers Telling Response to Brock Bowers’ Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:26 PMKlint Kubiak: I was optimistic Brock Bowers would be able to go, but he's not
On Wednesday, a curious situation came up with the Raiders, head coach Klint Kubiak, tight end Brock Bowers, and the media.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:11 PMRaiders Lose Brock Bowers for Week 1 and the WR Room Problem is Suddenly Impossible to Hide
The Klint Kubiak era is three days from kickoff and already missing its best offensive player. Brock Bowers underwent a […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:35 AMBrock Bowers Injury Changes Everything For The Raiders
Brock Bowers Injury Creates Early Concern for Raiders The Las Vegas Raiders have suffered a major blow just days before the start of the 2026 NFL season. Star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim procedure on Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss at least the Raiders’ season opener against the Miami…
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:50 PMRaiders news: Which player benefits most from Brock Bowers' early absence
The Las Vegas Raiders will be facing the Miami Dolphins in their season opener, and they’re already down one of their key players on offense. Brock Bowers will miss the game , and maybe another one, after he underwent a meniscus trim. That’s a big blow to the Raiders’ offense, as Bowers is one of the top targets on the team. That means it’s next […] The post Raiders news: Which player benefits most from Brock Bowers' early absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:42 PMMiami Dolphins won't have to face Raiders Pro Bowl TE Brock Bowers
Brock Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders' Pro Bowl tight end, had knee surgery and will miss the opener vs. the Miami Dolphins.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:38 PMBrock Bowers to miss Week One against Miami Dolphins
Meniscus surgery takes Bowers out of action against Dolphins.
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