October 4, 2026 - 12:02 pm

Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers is now dealing with more than just the knee injury that cost him the first two games of the season.

He will still play in the battle for first place in the AFC West against the Kansas City Chiefs despite being added to the injury report on Sunday morning with an illness.

Bowers returned to the lineup last week and had 10 catches for 116 yards and a touchdown less than three weeks after undergoing a procedure on his knee.

He was listed as a limited participant in practice on Friday because of the knee injury, but it appeared to be more of a management plan in his recovery.

The only significant injury the Raiders are currently dealing with is to starting right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson, who will miss the game with a groin issue that forced him out of last week’s win over the Saints in the fourth quarter. While Caleb Rogers starting, guard Bryce Cabeldue is active for the first time after being claimed off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks before the season.

The Raiders will have quarterback Aidan O’Connell back and available on Sunday to serve in an emergency capacity.

He has been away from the team for more than two weeks after the death of his father.

Defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. and safety Tristin McCollum will also be inactive for the game.

With Laulu out, defensive tackle JJ Pegues is active for the first time this season as is rookie safety Dalton Johnson.

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