Raiders TE Michael Mayer already was going to be a part of the team’s attack - and his role now is expected to grow with Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter.

Why it matters: Mayer already figured in the offensive plans before Bowers' absence, making this an expansion of his anticipated workload.

What to watch: Watch Mayer's snap count and targets in the opener to gauge how much his usage increases.

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