NFL news: Raiders place Brock Bowers, Jermey Chinn on season-ending IR
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The Las Vegas Raiders are in contention for the No. 1 overall pick, and they may be a little closer to it.
The Raiders face the New York Giants in Week 17 and both teams are 2-13. A loss for both teams greatly increases their chances of being selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Raiders will be without two of their best quarterbacks for their game against the Giants. The team has placed star tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) looks on before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Eric Hartline/Imagn Images)
Bowers, who has been injured in his knee since week 1, struggled with this problem throughout the season. He was limited to 12 games but still managed 64 catches for 680 yards and seven touchdowns and was selected to the Pro Bowl this season.
Last season, Bowers caught the most passes for a rookie in NFL history. Bowers had 112 catches for 1,164 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games.
RAIDERS STAR ‘GIVES OUT NOTHING’ ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF REACHING THE FIRST DRAFT PICK MID-TOUGH SEASON
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) throws a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on December 21, 2025. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
Chinn, on the other hand, has been one of the Raiders’ best defenders this season. The safety has 114 tackles with one sack, three tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
The Raiders signed safety Terrell Edmunds and wide receiver Shedrick Jackson to the active roster, along with long snapper Luke Elkin and signed Joshua Miles to the practice squad.
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The Giants and Raiders will have their high-stakes game in Las Vegas on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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