The Raiders practiced without tight end Brock Bowers again on Thursday.
Bowers has not practiced since having surgery on his meniscus last week. Head coach Klint Kubiak said earlier this week that he hoped Bowers would be able to return to practice, so Friday will be the last chance for that to happen before the Raiders face the Chargers.
Michael Mayer would be the team’s top tight end if Bowers remains out. He had six catches for 32 yards in last Sunday’s win over the Dolphins.
Cornerback Darien Porter (foot) was also out of practice for the second straight day and quarterback Aidan O’Connell missed practice for personal reasons. Running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) was listed as a full participant.
One of the Chargers’ key receivers is still working through an injury and his availability is now in question for Week 2.
Per Kris Rhim of ESPN, receiver Ladd McConkey was working off to the side with a trainer at Thursday’s practice as he deals with a rib injury.
McConkey went down during Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals after taking a hard hit. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has characterized McConkey as day-to-day.
The young receiver did not practice on Thursday.
McConkey caught 66 passes for 789 yards with six touchdowns for Los Angeles last season. He had five receptions for 82 yards with a TD before exiting Sunday’s loss.
The Chargers’ full Thursday injury report will be released later in the day.
The Chargers won’t have wide receiver Ladd McConkey at practice on Wednesday.
McConkey suffered a rib injury in the second half of last Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals and did not return to action. Head coach Jim Harbaugh called McConkey day-to-day on Monday and said on Wednesday, via multiple reporters, that he will not participate in the team’s first practice of the week.
The Chargers placed wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith on injured reserve Tuesday. They signed Gary Jennings off of the practice squad and added veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad.
Harbaugh also said, via Kris Rhim of ESPN, defensive back Elijah Molden will also miss practice due to a hamstring injury while defensive lineman Teair Tart and offensive lineman Trey Pipkins will sit with undisclosed injuries.
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers will not be on the field to start the practice week, but he may be on it soon.
Head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that Bowers (knee) is not yet ready to practice. But Kubiak said he’s hopeful that Bowers will be able to return this week.
Bowers underwent a meniscus trim last week. He’s still considered day-to-day.
In 12 games last season, Bowers caught 64 passes for 680 yards with seven touchdowns.
Additionally, cornerback Darien Porter (foot) is not slated to practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day.
The Raiders will issue their first injury report for the Week 2 matchup against the Chargers later on Wednesday.
The Chargers have an injury concern with one of their key offensive players.
Via multiple reporters, head coach Jim Harbaugh said in his Monday press conference that McConkey is day-to-day with a rib injury.
McConkey took a hard, legal hit from Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson to break up a pass late in the third quarter. He went down after the hit and did not return. to the game.
Though he didn’t get a target in the fourth quarter, McConkey led the team with 82 yards on five receptions with a touchdown.
A second-round pick in 2024, McConkey had 66 receptions for 789 yards with six TDs in 16 games last season.
Additionally, Harbaugh noted Elijah Molden (hamstring) is day-to-day while KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) will miss time.
