The will be without for their season opener against the . The Pro Bowl tight end is expected to miss one to two games after undergoing a meniscus trim in Dallas on Tuesday, . The injury reportedly occurred in training camp, and surgery was scheduled shortly thereafter.
In addition to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bowers may also miss the Raiders' Week 2 showdown against the on "Sunday Night Football. " His first game could possibly be the Raiders' Week 3 matchup with the in New Orleans.
It goes without saying that Bowers' absence is a significant loss for the Raiders' offense. A Pro Bowler each of his first two , Mayer has caught 83 passes for 788 yards and three touchdowns.
On Sunday, the Raiders will face a Dolphins team that has arguably the NFL's least proven roster. Miami's revamped secondary includes four free agent acquisitions and three rookies. , a 2026 first-round pick, is slated to make his first NFL start on Sunday at nickelback.
