Bowers remains unlikely to play, which keeps the Raiders’ tight end and target distribution shifted. Michael Mayer stays in the streaming conversation while Bowers remains sidelined.

Plan to sit Bowers. If you need a replacement, Mayer remains the clearest short-term option tied to Bowers’ absence.

Brock Bowers returned to limited practice Friday, but Las Vegas officially lists him as doubtful following his meniscus procedure. The practice return does not outweigh the final designation.