Story byBrock Bowers injury update: Raiders place star TE on injured reserveNick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYWed, December 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM UTC·2 min readBrock Bowers is turning the calendar. The Las Vegas Raiders decided to place their star tight end on injured reserve, per multiple reports. It's a move that will end his 2025 season. Bowers was unable to replicate the success of his rookie season and saw his production fall off during his sophomore campaign. The tight end finished 2024 with 112 catches, 1,194 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games, but could only managed 12 games in 2025. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe was slowed down by a knee injury and an offense that has the fewest points per game (14.5) through 16 weeks.