Bowman officially announced his retirement Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman returned to San Francisco headquarters to let his retirement plans known. He spent nearly eight seasons there before being waived and finishing the 2017 campaign with the Raiders. The 31-year-old was named All-Pro four times and helped lead a stellar 49ers defense to three straight NFC Championship Games. A scary knee injury in the 2013 playoffs cost him the entire 2014 season. He will end his career with 877 tackles, 16.5 sacks, five interceptions, nine forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and one touchdown.

Bowman scheduled a workout Tuesday with the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After splitting time between the 49ers and Raiders in 2017 and accruing 70 stops and 1.5 sacks across 15 games, Bowman hit the free agency in March but hasn't drawn many nibbles, despite being one of the more accomplished linebackers on the open market. Bowman's contract expectations and troubling injury history -- he missed the entire 2014 campaign with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee and was limited to four appearances in 2016 after tearing an Achilles' tendon -- have probably contributed to his limited suitors, but the fact that he's working out for a team suggests he could soon find a landing spot. The Browns could benefit from another experienced body in their linebacker ranks with Joe Schobert (hamstring) and James Burgess (hamstring) both likely to sit out Week 7 against the Buccaneers.

According to general manager Reggie McKenzie, Bowman would be welcomed back to the Raiders and contract negotiations are still ongoing, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman found resurgence in Oakland after being released by the 49ers five weeks into the season in 2017. Despite only playing in 10 games for the silver and black, Bowman tied for the team lead in tackles with 89 (58 solo), to go along with 1.5 sacks and an interception. While contract talks continue between the two sides, it's important to remember the Raiders inked fellow middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead, who is coming off back-to-back 100-plus tackle seasons in Detroit, to a three-year deal earlier in the month.

Bowman racked up 127 tackles (80 solo), 1.5 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery in 15 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman, who was brought in by the Raiders mid-season, actually tied for the team lead in tackles with 89 despite playing just 10 games in the silver and black. The 29-year-old now has five career 120-plus tackle seasons under his belt, including four with the 49ers. He's slated to become an unrestricted free agent in 2018, but the starting middle linebacker may look to re-sign with Oakland after experiencing such productivity with the team.

Bowman logged seven tackles (six solo) in Monday's loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman continues to serve as the Raiders' leading tackler on a weekly basis since coming to Oakland, totaling 76 tackles in nine games with the team this season. The starting middle linebacker will look to post another solid performance in Week 17 against the Chargers.

Bowman racked up nine tackles (six solo) and one tackle for loss during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman once again led the Raiders' defense in tackling, bringing his total to 69 tackles (44 solo) in eight games with Oakland this season. He should remain busy in Week 16 on Monday night against an Eagles offense that has averaged 38.5 points over its past two games.

Bowman racked up nine tackles (eight solo), one sack and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman has consistently led the Raiders in tackles since his mid-season arrival, while he finally logged his first sack of the season on Sunday. The starting middle linebacker has notched 61 tackles (39 solo) in seven games with Oakland, and he'll look to stay busy in Week 15 against the Cowboys.

Bowman recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman led the team in tackles on Sunday and now his 52 tackles (31 solo) in six games with the Raiders. His fumble recovery came midway through the second quarter with the Giants driving downy into Oakland territory. He'll look to keep up the stellar play against the Chiefs this Sunday.

Bowman racked up seven tackles (two solo), an interception and a pass defensed during Sunday's win over the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman once again led the Raiders' defense in tackles, while also forcing his first turnover of the season with an impressive red-zone interception as the Broncos were knocking at the door. The veteran middle linebacker has been a solid mid-season addition for Oakland, and he'll look to maintain this momentum in Week 13 against the Giants.

Bowman recorded 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Bowman has led the Raiders in tackles all three games he's been with the team, cementing himself as a key cog in Oakland's defense. He'll now have a week to rest up before taking on Tom Brady and the Patriots in Week 11.