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Raiders’ Brock Bowers Setback Only One Game Likely

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Las Vegas Raiders missed tight end Brock Bowers in Week 1 after a meniscus trim.
Bowers had the procedure on Sept. 8, 2024, in Dallas and was ruled out versus the Dolphins.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the Raiders have a realistic chance Bowers will miss only one game.
The Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 27-13 in Week 1 despite Bowers’ absence.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Emmitt Smith missed several games after a back injury, and the Cowboys finished 8-8 before firing coach Chan Gailey. The injury spotlight echoed earlier medical shifts: surgeons introduced a collagen meniscus-repair scaffold in 1986, spurring preservation over removal. By 2024 the Raiders placed rookie Brock Bowers on IR for a meniscus trim, showing teams rely on depth despite evolving knee-care practices.

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Story summary

The Las Vegas Raiders missed tight end Brock Bowers in Week 1 after a meniscus trim.
Bowers had the procedure on Sept. 8, 2024, in Dallas and was ruled out versus the Dolphins.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the Raiders have a realistic chance Bowers will miss only one game.
The Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 27-13 in Week 1 despite Bowers’ absence.

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