Key Highlights
- Bowers had a legendary rookie campaign that saw him break the record in receptions (112) for all rookies and yards (1,194) for all rookie tight ends.
- Expectations were high coming into 2025. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Bowers injured his knee against the New England Patriots in Week 1.
- He played through it until Week 5's tilt with the Indianapolis Colts, which was the first game he missed in his NFL career.
- He missed four more games before returning back to the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. Still, Bowers concluded his season with 680 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 receptions.
- He was selected to play in the 2026 Pro Bowl, but he could miss that game too. The Raiders have had a disappointing season, and a lot of that has been due to the passing attack this year.
