Brock Bowers injury update: When will Raiders TE return after knee issue vs Patriots?

Brock Bowers was taken into the medical tent, two times, late in the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Updated on: Sep 8, 2025, 01:30:00 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Brock Bowers was taken into the medical tent, two times, late in the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. The team noted that he is questionable to return and has sustained a knee injury. This came as Geno Smith and co were leading 20-10 at the Gillette Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a catch against the New England Patriots (AP)

Before leaving, Bowers had already delivered a standout performance, hauling in five passes for 103 yards. His absence came with the Raiders ahead 17-10, forcing the offense to adjust. On their next possession, Daniel Carlson connected on a field goal to stretch the lead to 20-10, thanks in part to a key reception from tight end Michael Mayer.

The Raiders will now attempt to secure the win in Pete Carroll’s debut as Patriots head coach, but whether Bowers can rejoin them on the field remains uncertain.

Las Vegas Raiders 2025 depth chart

Wide Receivers (WR)

Dont'e Thornton Jr. (First)

Jakobi Meyers (First)

Tre Tucker (First)

Amari Cooper (Second)

Jack Bech (Third)

Left Tackle (LT)

Kolton Miller (First)

Charles Grant (Second)

Left Guard (LG)

Dylan Parham (First)

Caleb Rogers (Second)

Center (C)

Jordan Meredith (First)

Will Putnam (Second)

Right Guard (RG)

Jackson Powers-Johnson (First)

Alex Cappa (Second)

Right Tackle (RT)

DJ Glaze (First)

Stone Forsythe (Second)

Tight Ends (TE)

Brock Bowers (First)

Michael Mayer (Second)

Ian Thomas (Third)

Quarterbacks (QB)

Geno Smith (First)

Kenny Pickett (Second)

Running Backs (RB)

Ashton Jeanty (First)

Zamir White (Second)

Raheem Mostert (Third)

Dylan Laube (Other)

Defensive End (DE)

Maxx Crosby (First)

Malcolm Koonce (First)

Tyree Wilson (Second)

Charles Snowden (Second)

Defensive Tackle (DT)

Thomas Booker IV (First)

Adam Butler (First)

Jonah Laulu (Second)

Leki Fotu (Second)

JJ Pegues (Third)

Tonka Hemingway (Third)

Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Germaine Pratt (First)

Devin White (First)

Jamal Adams (Second)

Brennan Jackson (Second)

Middle Linebacker (MLB)

Elandon Roberts (First)

Tommy Eichenberg (Second)

Cody Lindenberg (Third)

Cornerback (CB)

Darnay Holmes (First)

Kyu Blu Kelly (First)

Eric Stokes (First)

Darien Porter (Second)

Decamerion Richardson (Third)

Free Safety (FS)

Isaiah Pola-Mao (First)

Chris Smith II (Second)

Strong Safety (SS)

Jeremy Chinn (First)

Tristin McCollum (Second)

Punter (P)

AJ Cole (First)

Kicker (K)

Daniel Carlson (First)

Holder (H)

AJ Cole (First)

Long Snapper (LS)

Jacob Bobenmoyer (First)

Kick Returner (KR)

Tre Tucker (First)

Dylan Laube (Second)

Punt Returner (PR)

Tre Tucker (First)

Ashton Jeanty (Second)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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