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Ravens | O.J. Howard worked out Mon Nov 20, 05:27 PM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Raiders) recently worked out for the Baltimore Ravens.
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Raiders | O.J. Howard released Tue Aug 1, 12:36 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE O.J. Howard was released Tuesday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: The former first-round pick (Buccaneers, 2017) has not looked the same since his Achilles' tear in 2020. Since that time, he's been with three teams, caught 24 passes, and has only three receiving touchdowns. Some team who wants veteran depth at the position could give Howard a look. The Raiders move forward with rookie TE Michael Mayer and veteran TE Austin Hooper at the position. |
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Raiders | Vegas sealing the deal on O.J. Howard Mon Mar 20, 03:02 PM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Texans) reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, March 20. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Raiders | O.J. Howard visiting Raiders Mon Mar 20, 10:00 AM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Texans) is visiting the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, March 20.
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Texans | Week 18 Houston Texans inactives Sun Jan 8, 11:38 AM
The Houston Texans have declared QB Kyle Allen, C Jimmy Morrissey, CB Steven Nelson, DT Thomas Booker, TE O.J. Howard and WR Phillip Dorsett inactive for Week 18.
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Texans | Week 18 injury report for Texans Fri Jan 6, 04:30 PM
Houston Texans WR Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) and C Jimmy Morrissey (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6, and have been ruled out for Week 18. CB Steven Nelson (illness) did not practice and is listed as questionable. DT Obo Okoronkwo (illness) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. TE O.J. Howard (hip) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. TE Teagan Quitoriano (thigh) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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Texans | Houston's Thursday practice report Thu Jan 5, 04:47 PM
Houston Texans C Jimmy Morrissey (concussion), CB Steven Nelson (illness) and DT Obo Okoronkwo (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 5. WR Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) and TE O.J. Howard (hip) were limited during practice. TE Teagan Quitoriano (thigh) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Week 16 Houston Texans inactives Sat Dec 24, 11:40 AM
The Houston Texans have declared OG Kenyon Green, QB Kyle Allen, DL Mario Addison, DB Jacobi Francis and TE O.J. Howard inactive for Week 16.
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Texans | Week 15 Houston Texans inactives Sun Dec 18, 11:40 AM
The Houston Texans have declared OG Kenyon Green, QB Kyle Allen, WR Brandin Cooks, CB Steven Nelson, LB Garret Wallow, WR Nico Collins and TE O.J. Howard inactive for Week 15.
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Texans | Week 13 Houston Texans inactives Sun Dec 4, 11:38 AM
The Houston Texans have declared RB Rex Burkhead, OT Austin Deculus, WR Brandin Cooks, CB Derek Stingley Jr., DT Thomas Booker and TE O.J. Howard inactive for Week 13.
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Texans | O.J. Howard was held to one catch Sun Nov 20, 04:49 PM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard caught one pass for nine yards against the Washington Commanders in Week 11. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Texans | O.J. Howard blanked in Week 10 Sun Nov 13, 07:43 PM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard did not have a catch with just one target in Week 10 against the New York Giants.
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Texans | O.J. Howard records pair of catches Sun Oct 30, 09:44 PM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard finished with two grabs for 24 yards on three targets in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | O.J. Howard quiet in Week 4 Sun Oct 2, 04:57 PM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard caught two passes for 27 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. He was targeted five times during the game.
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Texans | O.J. Howard invisible in Week 2 Mon Sep 19, 02:43 AM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard caught his only targeted pass for seven yards in a Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos.
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Texans | O.J. Howard pays instant dividends Sun Sep 11, 07:12 PM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard posted two receptions for 38 yards with a pair of touchdowns on his two targets in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Texans | O.J. Howard contract details Wed Sep 7, 03:15 PM
Houston Texans TE O.J. Howard signed a one-year, $1.035 million contract. Howard also gets $910,000 in offset from the $1.945 million guaranteed base salary from his Buffalo Bills deal, and with his $1.25 million signing bonus from Buffalo, Howard is set to make $3.25 million in total in 2022.
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Texans | Houston signing O.J. Howard Thu Sep 1, 06:06 PM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Bills) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 1, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Howard probably isn't a threat to Brevin Jordan or Pharaoh Brown's snaps for now. The Bills were so unimpressed with Howard that they ate almost 3.2 million in guaranteed money to open up his spot for someone else. Howard was a 2017 first round pick by the Bucs, but hasn't been the same since tearing an achilles in 2020. |
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Texans | O.J. Howard meeting with Houston Thu Sep 1, 04:00 PM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Bills) is visiting with the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 1.
| Footballguys view: Howard is just not the same player he used to be. He struggled to impress in Bills' camp, and Howard could not get much separation when running routes. A few teams have shown interest in the veteran now that he's on the open market. |
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Bengals | O.J. Howard visiting Bengals Wed Aug 31, 09:42 AM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Bills) is visiting the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, Aug. 31, and he's expected to sign.
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Bills | O.J. Howard let go Tue Aug 30, 09:30 AM
Buffalo Bills TE O.J. Howard was released Tuesday, Aug. 30.
| Footballguys view: Those listening to the drumbeats from Bills camp should not be surprised by this news. The former first-round pick just never caught on with the Bills, and he did not impress in camp or the preseason. Howard was so unimpressive that the Bills are going to eat $3.1 million in guaranteed money just to get rid of him. We'll see if some team takes a chance on the veteran as a no.2 tight end. |
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Bills | TE Howard on the Roster Bubble? Thu Aug 25, 01:54 PM
Joe Buscaglia, from The Athletic, reports Buffalo Bills TE O.J. Howard "has allowed the competition to catch up to him with a disappointing camp." That firmly puts Howard on the roster bubble before the start of the regular season.
| Footballguys view: This means Dawson Knox could be in for an every-down role with the Bills. Earlier this offseason, Buffalo signed Howard to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. There's $2 million of dead money in the deal, but Howard has been so unimpressive as a receiving threat that guys like Tommy Sweeney and Quintin Morris are getting snaps ahead of him in the preseason. Stay tuned. |
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Bills | Quintin Morris impressing Wed Aug 24, 10:17 AM
Buffalo Bills TE Quintin Morris was one of Buffalo's most improved players this offseason, according to a source. Morris received the start in TE Dawson Knox's absence, not TE O.J. Howard, in the preseason Week 2 matchup. The Bills would save $2.25 million if they traded or released Howard.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Bowling Green in 2021, Morris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bills in January of 2022. He spent most of his rookie season on the team's practice squad developing his skill set. Morris is a converted wide receiver who is a threat after the catch. He also brings basketball skills to the football field and knows how to use his frame to box out defenders. Watch him in deep dynasty formats. |
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Bills | TE Howard Has Not Looked Dynamic Thu Jun 16, 04:00 PM
Joe Buscaglia, from The Athletic, reports Buffalo Bills TE O.J. Howard has not looked like a dynamic pass-catching weapon during team minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Dawson Knox is the starting tight end for the Bills, and he's a playmaking weapon who can attack the middle of the field. Howard is a big-bodied veteran who could get some work as a reserve tight end when the team is near pay dirt in the red zone. The former first-round pick (2017) has never done much as a receiver during his pro career in five seasons with the Buccaneers. Now in Buffalo, he'll be a reserve at best. |
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Bills | O.J. Howard joining Bills Wed Mar 16, 06:55 PM
Free-agent TE O.J. Howard (Bills) agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, March 16, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard coming off disappointing year Mon Feb 28, 09:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent TE O.J. Howard posted only 14 receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown this past season, according to ESPN.com's Jenna Laine.
| Footballguys view: Howard should have more opportunity in 2022. A former first-round pick, Howard has the potential to be a weapon in the NFL if he's not splitting time. He was not the primary tight end with the Buccaneers, especially over the last two years with Rob Gronkowski eating up snaps and targets. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard likely will play Fri Oct 29, 07:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 29, and is not on the injury report for Week 8.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 8 Fri Oct 29, 04:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 8 versus the New Orleans Saints. CB Dee Delaney (ankle) and LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) also did not practice all week but are listed as questionable. TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 29, but has been removed from the injury report. RB Giovani Bernard (chest), LB Lavonte David (ankle), CB Jamel Dean (shoulder, thumb), TE O.J. Howard (ankle), LB Anthony Nelson (elbow) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) practiced in full on Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard fully practices Thu Oct 28, 06:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 28.
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Buccaneers | Thursday's practice report for Tampa Bay Thu Oct 28, 04:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), CB Dee Delaney (ankle), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 28. LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE O.J. Howard (ankle) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) were limited. RB Giovani Bernard (chest), CB Jamel Dean (shoulder, thumb), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), LB Anthony Nelson (elbow) and DL Ndamukong Suh (knee) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard listed as limited Wed Oct 27, 08:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 27.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard does next to nothing Sun Oct 24, 11:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard was good for just one catch and nine yards on three targets in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard will be in uniform Sun Oct 24, 02:58 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) is officially active for the Week 7 game.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard questionable for Week 7 Fri Oct 22, 06:34 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 22, but is listed as questionable for Week 7.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Week 7 injury report Fri Oct 22, 02:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. TE O.J. Howard (ankle) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Oct. 22, but is also listed as questionable. DL Ndamukong Suh (non-injury) did not practice Friday but is expected to play. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), QB Tom Brady (thumb), PK Ryan Succop (back), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) and DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard upgraded Thu Oct 21, 05:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 21.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 21, 05:23 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (ankle), LB Lavonte David (ankle), TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs), LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand), DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) and CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 21. TE O.J. Howard (ankle) was limited. RB Giovani Bernard (knee, chest), QB Tom Brady (thumb), PK Ryan Succop (back) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) practiced in full.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard not on field Wed Oct 20, 06:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 20.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard practices Fri Jul 30, 10:13 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles') practiced for the first time Friday, July 30, since tearing his Achilles' in October.
| Footballguys view: Howard wasn't placed on the PUP to open camp, so this return was expected early in camp. He might not have as large a role as he had to open last season, when he was clearly ahead of Rob Gronkowski in the target pecking order, but Howard can still be relevant in fantasy leagues because of the low bar at tight end. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard almost all the way back Sat May 15, 11:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles) is expected to attend mandatory minicamp in early June, according to comments from head coach Bruce Arians.'Yeah, he's really close now. He looks fantastic working out every day,' Arians said.
| Footballguys view: Howard gives the Buccaneers yet another weapon in the passing game. In 2020, Howard was on a career best pace over the first four games of the year. He's been on the road to recovery since last fall, and it sounds like he's progressing well. Expect the team to ease him back into action. If he gets back to where he was physically, the role is there for him to post near TE1 numbers in this offense. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard update Wed Mar 31, 12:10 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles') will be ready by the start of the offseason program, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Howard here. Ready for the offseason program doesn't mean "full steam ahead" for the veteran tight end. Instead, the team should ease him back into action with a plan for him to be near full participation by training camp. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard progressing nicely Tue Mar 30, 01:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles) is 'real close' to fully recovering from the torn Achilles that ended his season in Week 4, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
| Footballguys view: We should see Howard limited in the offseason as the team eases him back into action. Howard has yet to run on grass, but he has also not experienced any setbacks. They should ramp him up as training camp gets here. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard put on IR Tue Oct 6, 05:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Oct. 6.
| Footballguys view: Now the move is official. It's bad news for the young tight end who will be entering a contract year in 2021. We've seen him flash during his pro career but never quite put it all together. We'll see if Howard can finally do that next year. The Buccaneers move forward with Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate at the position. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard's season over Tue Oct 6, 11:04 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles') suffered a torn Achilles' and was lost for the season.
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard not on field Mon Oct 5, 06:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 5.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Howard is likely done for the season after suffering an Achilles injury. We should see him shut down officially in the near future. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard may miss rest of season Sun Oct 4, 07:02 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard (Achilles) suffered an Achilles tendon injury during the Week 4 game, and head coach Bruce Arians said the team is concerned that Howard may miss the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate would potentially get more targets if Howard is out long term, but this offense doesn't look like it will support a fantasy relevant tight end. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard flashes in Week 1 Mon Sep 14, 02:20 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard finished with four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 1 versus the New Orleans Saints.
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Buccaneers | Bucs to use two TEs in base offense Thu Jun 4, 08:48 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TEs Rob Gronkowski, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate will all spend plenty of time on the field in 2020, according to head coach Bruce Arians. 'That's our base offense,' Arians said when asked about the Buccaneers using 12 personnel with one running back and two tight ends, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: This makes a lot of sense, as the Bucs have maybe the best tight end room in the league. 2020 Bucs game scripts should be lower scoring than the wild and wooly ride with Jameis Winston last year. That could lower passing numbers for this offense, but create more wins. This change would also push Chris Godwin to outside receiver more often, but he was winning inside and outside with equal aplomb. |
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Buccaneers | Tom Brady throws with teammates at prep school Tue May 19, 12:03 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady conducted an on-field throwing session Tuesday, May 19, with several teammates at a local-area prep school. The session lasted about two hours, and Brady was seen walking through routes, including demonstrations of precise foot placement for making breaks. Brady was joined by WR Mike Evans, TE O.J. Howard, TE Cameron Brate, QB Blaine Gabbert, C Ryan Jensen, QB Ryan W. Griffin, WR Scott Miller and RB Dare Ogunbowale.
| Footballguys view: It's going to be different to see Brady playing for a new team in 2020. The weapons are there for him to be quite productive this season. Fantasy GMs are taking him off the board at QB11 (8.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Buccaneers | O.J. Howard's option picked up by Bucs Wed Apr 29, 04:02 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up the fifth-year option on TE O.J. Howard, which should pay him $6 million in 2021.
| Footballguys view: The option is guaranteed only for injury. There was buzz about the team trading Howard away but that never came to fruition. Instead, they keep him and pick up his option for 2021. We'll see Howard mixed in with Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate in the Bucs TEBC. |
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