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The Las Vegas Raiders got a big boost Friday when star tight end Brock Bowers and No.1 wide receiver Jakobi Meyers both were practicing for the first time this week. That gives them hope they will be available for Sunday’s game at the Kansas City Chiefs..
ESPN reported Bowers wasn’t wearing a knee brace, which is significant. This was his first time practicing since October 1. He was injured in Week 1, but played through the injury for the next three weeks. He has missed the past two games.
Earlier in the week, Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Bowers was making progress, but he also noted it might be smart to allow Bowers to rest until after their bye next week. Thus the team may aim to get Bowers to return for a Week 9 home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But the fact that Bowers is practicing Friday is a sign he could play Sunday.
Meyers missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with knee and toe issues. Meyers has been the subject of trade rumors for weeks and those rumors have increased in recent days.
After practice Friday, Carroll indicated Meyers worked more than Bowers did in practice.
The Raiders will release their injury report later Friday. This post will be updated.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs will be without rookie tackle Josh Simmons again because of personal reasons. He wasn’t with the team Sunday when they beat the Detroit Lions and he didn’t practice all this week. He was ruled out Friday. Jaylon Moore will continue to play for him.
