There has been some back and forth regarding the potential availability of Las Vegas Raiders star Brock Bowers.
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Bowers injured his knee in Week 1 after putting up 103 yards, and it was revealed that he was given a timeline return designation of "day-to-day." Despite being evaluated every day, he missed the Thursday and Friday practices.
The usual case is that players who receive two DNP statuses during a week of practice do not play, but the Bowers availability saga has taken a huge twist.
Bowers was spotted at practice, and he looks to be in good shape. His availability has been questioned based on his knee, but this is a major sign that he might be able to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.
As stated, Bowers put up 103 yards with five receptions in Week 1 against the New England Patriots, but was pulled from the game when he suffered a hit to the knee. He got up and it looked as though he may have suffered a sort of MCL or ACL injury.
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An MCL sprain was predicted by a sports doctor, but further reports indicated that Bowers suffered a minor knee tweak. The Raiders player himself offered an injury update, claiming that the knee ailment was nothing serious.
Despite the good news, his missing two practices in a row casted doubt on his availability for this important divisional matchup. Now, his return might point to his playing.
Bowers had a spectacular rookie season with the Raiders, bringing in a record 112 receptions for a rookie, 1,194 yards, and five touchdowns.
In Week 1, Bowers picked up right where he left off, going over 100 yards in his first contest of 2025. Granted, a knee injury could have knocked him for multiple weeks, but it does not appear to be the case.
The Raiders will make the official call before Monday's game, but practice could indicate that Bowers is a full go.
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