"Bowers did not practice this week, and coach Pete Carroll said the All-Pro pass catcher is "not quite there yet." "We're trying to make sure that once he's back, he stays back, and there's no setbacks," Carroll added. Bowers played through a PCL injury and a bone bruise in his left knee that he suffered in the Raiders' season-opening win over the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Doctors have said the only way for Bowers to recover from the knee injuries is to rest, which he has been unwilling to do, the sources said."
"Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said the absence of Bowers "changes everybody's job." "You lose the premier tight end in the NFL, and play calling is different," Kelly said. "...You have to be able to make adjustments when you lose players like that, and you've got to move on, because no one's feeling sorry for you when you have a guy down. So, that's just the nature of the game, and we're hopeful we'll get Brock back soon here."
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans after not practicing this week and being described by coach Pete Carroll as "not quite there yet." Bowers sustained a PCL injury and a bone bruise in his left knee during the season-opening win over the Patriots and played through both injuries. Doctors say rest is the only path to recovery, and Bowers admitted the injuries limited his speed and separation. He totaled 14 catches for 122 yards from Weeks 2-4. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said Bowers' absence forces play-calling adjustments while the team hopes his rehab returns him soon.
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