Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to practice Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game against the Chargers.

“He looked terrific today,” coach Pete Carroll said.

The star tight end suffered a left knee injury in the season-opening win Sunday at New England and did not participate in practices Thursday and Friday.

Bowers wore a black sleeve and brace on his left leg and practiced on a limited basis Saturday. He said afterward he was unsure whether he would play in the AFC West rivalry game on national TV.

“It’s hard to say,” Bowers said when asked if he was optimistic about playing. “I’m just going to keep working at it, see how I feel the rest of the day and tomorrow and the next day.”

Bowers said he is getting used to wearing the brace.

“It’s not ideal. I

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