Raiders tight end Brock Bowers to miss games after meniscus surgery
20 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to miss one or two games following a meniscus trim procedure performed on Tuesday. The team announced the medical update after Bowers missed a scheduled practice session on Wednesday. The injury was diagnosed last week, requiring the All-Pro to undergo surgery in Dallas. Bowers is officially sidelined for the team’s upcoming season opener against the Miami Dolphins. While the team hopes for a quick recovery, his status for the subsequent Week 2 road matchup against the Chargers remains uncertain. In his absence, the Raiders will rely on tight ends Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas to fill the position, while offensive target distribution may shift toward players like Jalen Nailor and Ashton Jeanty.
- •Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim procedure on Tuesday.
- •The Raiders open the season at home against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
- •Bowers is expected to miss one or two games.
- •Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas will handle tight end responsibilities while Bowers recovers.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders lose TE Brock Bowers for 'a game or two' after meniscus trim
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brutal Injury Update on Brock Bowers Leaks Before Week 1: Report
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Bowers injury: Fantasy football impact of Raiders star's knee surgery
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders TE Brock Bowers has meniscus surgery and could return in 1-2 weeks, AP source says
- 9:42 PMESPN — Sources: Raiders' Bowers has knee procedure, out 'a game or two'
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders news: Brock Bowers expected to miss 'a game or two' after surgery
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Bowers reportedly out for weeks after surgery
- 8:24 PMCBS NFL — Brock Bowers injury: Raiders TE expected to miss time after having meniscus trim, per report
"Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had knee surgery to repair his meniscus, a person with knowledge of the procedure told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Bowers’ injury hasn’t been announced, said he’s expected to return in a week or two. Coach Klint Kubiak was asked specifically about the availability of Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby on Wednesday before any news broke regarding the tight end's health.
"The Las Vegas Raiders might not win a lot of games this season, but fantasy football managers were at least excited for what Brock Bowers could do for their team. As a rookie, Bowers had arguably the best first season ever, not just for tight ends, but for all positions. The Georgia product broke the records for rookie receptions (112) and rookie […] The post Brock Bowers injury: Fantasy football impact of Raiders star's knee surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Las Vegas Raiders are going to start the season without their best player on the field. Tight end Brock Bowers underwent meniscus trim surgery and is expected to miss a couple of weeks , according to Adam Schefter. “Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and now is expected to […] The post Raiders news: Brock Bowers expected to miss 'a game or two' after surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:41 PMRaiders lose TE Brock Bowers for 'a game or two' after meniscus trim
Las Vegas Raiders tight end is expected to miss "a game or two" following meniscus trim, although this surgery usually causes players to miss 4-6 wks
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:08 PMBrutal Injury Update on Brock Bowers Leaks Before Week 1: Report
The Las Vegas Raiders were healthy for much of the offseason, but tight end Brock Bowers suffered a surprise injury. The post Brutal Injury Update on Brock Bowers Leaks Before Week 1: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:59 PMBrock Bowers injury: Fantasy football impact of Raiders star's knee surgery
The Las Vegas Raiders might not win a lot of games this season, but fantasy football managers were at least excited for what Brock Bowers could do for their team. As a rookie, Bowers had arguably the best first season ever, not just for tight ends, but for all positions. The Georgia product broke the records for rookie receptions (112) and rookie […] The post Brock Bowers injury: Fantasy football impact of Raiders star's knee surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:58 PMRaiders TE Brock Bowers has meniscus surgery and could return in 1-2 weeks, AP source says
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had knee surgery to repair his meniscus, a person with knowledge of the procedure told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because Bowers’ injury hasn’t been announced, said he’s expected to return in a week or two. Coach Klint Kubiak was asked specifically about the availability of Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby on Wednesday before any news broke regarding the tight end's health.
- ESPNSep 9, 2026, 9:42 PMSources: Raiders' Bowers has knee procedure, out 'a game or two'
Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:14 PMRaiders news: Brock Bowers expected to miss 'a game or two' after surgery
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to start the season without their best player on the field. Tight end Brock Bowers underwent meniscus trim surgery and is expected to miss a couple of weeks , according to Adam Schefter. “Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and now is expected to […] The post Raiders news: Brock Bowers expected to miss 'a game or two' after surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:08 PMBrock Bowers reportedly out for weeks after surgery
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is the top tight end in fantasy football. Unfortunately for fantasy football owners, it sounds like he’s going to begin the season on the bench. According to a report, Bowers underwent a medical procedure on Wednesday and is expected to miss some time as he recovers. Bowers to…
- CBS NFLSep 9, 2026, 8:24 PMBrock Bowers injury: Raiders TE expected to miss time after having meniscus trim, per report
Bowers will miss at least Las Vegas' season-opener against the Dolphins
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:17 PMRaiders news: Brock Bowers out Sunday
Star tight end has knee issue
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:16 PMBrock Bowers injury: Raiders star to miss ‘game or two’ after knee surgery
The Raiders will be without Brock Bowers for at least Week 1 against the Dolphins
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:15 PMBrock Bowers injury update as Raiders TE undergoes knee surgery
The Raiders are going to be without their top pass-catching target, Brock Bowers, to start the 2026 NFL season. Here's the latest injury update:
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:11 PMRaiders TE Brock Bowers to miss 'game or two' after meniscus surgery
The Raiders got a shocking unpleasant surprise this week as All Pro TE Brock Bowers is set to miss some time after meniscus surgery.
- NBCSports.comSep 9, 2026, 8:06 PMReport: Brock Bowers to miss "a game or two" after meniscus trim - NBC Sports
The Raiders are set to open the season without their star tight end.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:04 PMReport: Brock Bowers to miss "a game or two" after meniscus trim
The Raiders are set to open the season without their star tight end.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:03 PMBrock Bowers to miss 'a game or two'
Brock Bowers will miss some time following a procedure on his knee.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:00 PMRaiders All-Pro Brock Bowers reportedly had meniscus trim surgery that will sideline him for season opener, maybe longer
All-Pro Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had a meniscus trim procedure on Tuesday and is expected to miss “a game or two,” ESPN reported Wednesday.
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