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By Matt Audilet
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Days before the Las Vegas Raiders began their 2026 NFL campaign, superstar tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trimming procedure that held him off the field for the first two games of the season.
The Raiders are 2-0 to begin the year, notching victories over the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they turn their attention toward a Week 3 matchup against the New Orleans Saints this coming Sunday.
According to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Bowers is expected to make his return to the field this weekend.
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"Expect Brock Bowers back on Sunday," Rapoport said on Tuesday.
Bowers missed five games due to nagging knee injury issues in 2025. Through his limited time on the field, he reeled in 64 catches for 680 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns.
Kirk Cousins and the Raiders have leaned on backup tight end Michael Mayer in Bowers' absence so far this season. Mayer is the Raiders' third leading receiver, trailing only wide receiver Tre Tucker and running back Ashton Jeanty.
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With Bowers likely back on the field, the Raiders will look to remain undefeated as they take on the Saints.
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