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Brock Bowers returns for Raiders Sunday
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers set to debut after knee surgery
In brief
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers set to debut after knee surgery Bowers will play his first game of 2026 against the Saints after knee surgery Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Bowers returns
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has not played since December 21, 2025, but is expected to debut Sunday against the Saints.
“Bowers had a meniscus trim procedure earlier this month after injuring his left knee in training camp.”
Knee injury history
Bowers missed five games last season due to a PCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee.
“He had a meniscus trim procedure earlier this month after injuring his left knee in training camp.”
Surgery details
Bowers underwent meniscus trim surgery this month following a left knee injury in training camp.
“He had a meniscus trim procedure earlier this month after injuring his left knee in training camp.”
Raiders' record
The Raiders are 2-0 without Bowers, who has played in a win since September 7, 2025.
“The Raiders are 2-0 without one of their biggest stars.”
Debut date
Bowers is scheduled to make his 2026 season debut against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
“Bowers is expected to make his 2026 debut against the Saints on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.”
The essence
Bowers will play his first game of 2026 against the Saints after knee surgery
