LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to miss time after having a meniscus trim, per report, an absence that will sideline him for at least the Raiders' season opener against the Miami Dolphins. The procedure puts Las Vegas' lead tight end on the shelf to begin the season and strips the offense of a central weapon as it heads into the Week 1 matchup with Miami.
Per the report, the meniscus trim will require time away and keeps Bowers out for at least the opening game against the Dolphins. The tight end is expected to miss time to start the year while recovering from the procedure, with the opener representing the minimum absence as the Raiders monitor his progress and determine next steps for a return.
The early absence is a setback for Las Vegas as it game-plans for Miami in Week 1, removing a key option in the passing attack and forcing the coaching staff to adjust personnel packages and play-calling. Las Vegas will lean on its tight end depth to fill the void until Bowers is cleared, with his status beyond the season opener still to be determined as recovery continues.