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Raiders' Brock Bowers eyes top tight end contract after strong season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Raiders' Brock Bowers eyes top tight end contract after strong season

Summary

Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders is making headlines as he approaches a significant contract expected to position him among the top tight ends in the NFL. Despite an injury-plagued 2025 season, he posted an impressive 78.8 overall PFF grade with 64 receptions, 680 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns. Eric Stokes, a teammate, praised Bowers' unique skill set as difficult to defend against, while linebacker Nakobe Dean acknowledged Bowers' influence on improving defensive performance during practices. As the Raiders aim to rebuild for the 2026 season, Bowers is anticipated to play a crucial role on the offense.

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•Bowers played 437 pass snaps despite injury in 2025.
•He had 64 catches for 680 yards and seven touchdowns.
•Stokes predicts Bowers will become the highest-paid tight end.
•Dean credits Bowers for enhancing defensive practice performance.
•Bowers expected to have a larger role in the 2026 season.

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The Las Vegas Raiders might not have a No. 1 wide receiver. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a No. 1 target for their quarterback to throw to, as Brock Bowers occupies that role. Despite dealing with an injury during the entire 2025 season, Bowers played 437 pass snaps, leading to a 78.8 overall […] The post Raiders’ Brock Bowers Lands Major Contract Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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