Brock Bowers and Tommy Eichenberg Return to Practice for the Raiders
Brock Bowers Returns to Practice
The Las Vegas Raiders got a big boost Wednesday as they begin preparations for Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. PT. Las Vegas head coach announced at his press briefing Wednesday that first-round draft pick, tight end Brock Bowers and fifth-round pick, linebacker Tommy Eichenberg are ready to practice.
Impact on Team Dynamics
This should put both Bowers, from Georgia, and Eichenberg, from Ohio State, in line to be ready to play Sunday against the Chargers barring setbacks. Bowers has missed three weeks of practice and two preseason games with a foot injury. Coach Pierce had maintained that Bowers was being kept out for precautionary reasons, expressing hope that he would be able to play in Week 1.
Outlook for the Upcoming Game
- Eichenberg was out for personal and health reasons.
- Bowers is expected to start.
- Eichenberg will begin as a backup and contribute on special teams.
The Raiders’ first injury report of the season will be available after practice, and this post will be updated then. UPDATE: Bowers, Eichenberg, and fourth-round pick, cornerback Decamerion Richardson, were all limited in practice. Every player on the 53-man roster participated.
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