# Brock Bowers returns for Raiders Sunday

> Raiders tight end Brock Bowers set to debut after knee surgery
- Title: Brock Bowers returns for Raiders Sunday · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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
- Keywords: brock bowers, raiders, saints, nfl, knee surgery, meniscus trim, pcl sprain, bone bruise, sports, Brock, Bowers, returns
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brock-bowers-is-expected-to-make-his-season-debut-sunday
- Published: 2026-09-23T02:29:30.908+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brock bowers, raiders, saints, nfl, knee surgery, meniscus trim, pcl sprain, bone bruise, 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.
## Key takeaway

Bowers will play his first game of 2026 against the Saints after knee surgery