Brock Bowers expected to debut for Raiders in Week 3

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to make his 2026 season debut this Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Bowers has missed the first two games of the season after undergoing meniscus trim surgery shortly before the regular season began.

Bowers, a former first-round pick, is a key component of head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense, which utilizes multiple tight ends to create schematic advantages. While the Raiders' passing game has remained productive during his absence, his return provides a significant boost to the roster. Michael Mayer is expected to maintain a full workload alongside Bowers following his recent contract extension.