Tight end Brock Bowers declared himself fully healthy ahead of his third year, shedding the knee woes that plagued most of the 2025 campaign. After Thursday’s OTA, he said, “I feel great—back at full speed with the guys.” The Raiders’ Henderson, Nev., facility hosted the session, marking his first full‑speed practice since the injury. His return boosts a passing attack that struggled after his injury.

Last season Bowers managed 64 catches for 680 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games, earning a second consecutive Pro Bowl despite a posterior cruciate ligament sprain and a bone bruise that sidelined him three weeks. He finished with 1,194 receiving yards as a rookie, the league‑leading total for tight ends. Offseason, he added preventive workouts to stay available week‑to‑week.

Head coach Klint Kubiak praised Bowers as a football robot from heaven, a line that sparked locker‑room laughter but underscored his value. In practice, Bowers snagged a touchdown from veteran Kirk Cousins and hauled a deep 7‑on‑7 pass, displaying the route‑running that offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko says can reshape defenses. His health restores a premier playmaker for Las Vegas.