NEWS
3:08 PM - O.J. Howard (LV) Raiders agreed to terms with Howard on Monday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore reports.
11:54 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) (hip) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
4:29 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
5:28 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) was a limited participant during practice Thursday due to a hip injury.
12:26 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
11:49 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:53 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) caught one of three targets for nine yards and played 14 snaps in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Commanders in Week 11.
6:50 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants in Week 10.
10:10 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) recorded one catch on two targets for 14 yards in Thursday's 29-17 loss to the Eagles.
9:04 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) caught two of three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans in Week 8.
8:15 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) did not catch his lone target in Week 5's 13-6 win over the Jaguars.
9:54 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) caught two of five targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Chargers in Week 4.
9:25 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bears in Week 3.
10:03 AM - O.J. Howard (Hou) caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos in Week 2.
7:32 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) secured both targets for 38 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 20-20 tie with the Colts on Sunday.
7:32 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) secured both targets for 38 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 20-20 tie with the Colts on Sunday.
4:49 PM - O.J. Howard (Hou) Texans signed Howard on Friday.
6:16 PM - O.J. Howard () Texans are slated to sign Howard, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
8:41 AM - O.J. Howard () is visiting the Bengals on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
2:40 PM - O.J. Howard (Buf) Bills may consider moving on from Howard depending on his performance in the team's final preseason game Friday, Joe Buscaglia of Athletic reports.
6:56 PM - O.J. Howard (Buf) is signing with the Bills on a one-year, $3.5 million deal worth up to $5 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports, per a source.
2:53 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in his sole target for seven yards during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday.
11:12 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in his only target for three yards during the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in an NFC wild-card matchup Sunday.
6:11 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) who did not draw a target over nine snaps in the Buccaneers' 41-17 win over the Panthers in Week 18, finished the 2021 season with 14 receptions (21 targets), 135 yards and a touchdown across 17 games.
9:58 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) logged 14 snaps in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Jets but did not draw a target.
12:01 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) was not targeted during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
10:21 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) did not draw a target over six snaps during the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
10:29 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured two of three targets for 16 yards in the Buccaneers' 36-27 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
5:30 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
4:45 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
10:42 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) brought in one of three targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 38-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
3:05 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
2:49 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, despite being a full practice participant Friday.
5:20 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice.
5:32 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
5:27 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) and Cameron Brate could see added playing time this week, with fellow Bucs tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Scott Smith of buccaneers.com reports.
11:09 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in his only target for five yards in the Buccaneers' 23-16 preseason win over the Texans on Saturday night.
11:34 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured three of six targets for 24 yards in the Buccaneers' 34-3 preseason loss to the Titans on Saturday night.
10:07 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (Achilles) was eased into training camp but now appears to be practicing without any significant limitations, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
4:22 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (Achilles) was present at Sunday's practice but did not participate, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
11:14 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) coach Bruce Arians indicated Tuesday that Howard is "really close" to returning, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
12:23 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) Bruce Arians indicated Tuesday that Howard is "real close" to completing his recovery from an Achilles' injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
6:49 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) finished the 2020 regular season with 11 receptions (19 targets) for 146 yards and two touchdowns across four games before suffering his season-ending Achilles injury Week 4 against the Chargers.
11:06 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (Achilles) will be placed on injured reserve, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
4:33 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) Bruce Arian said Howard suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's 38-31 win against the Chargers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
4:00 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Chargers due to an Achilles injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
8:37 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in three of four targets for 49 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
11:45 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in four of six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
2:11 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) who made several notable catches during Sunday's padded practice, has been singled out by coach Bruce Arians for his strong performance in camp, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
11:04 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) has demonstrated improved routes during training camp, and tight ends coach Rick Christophel notes Tom Brady has been a factor, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
4:05 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) could end up seeing steady snaps alongside Rob Gronkowski in 2020 after coach Bruce Arians said last week that "12 personnel," or two tight-end sets, will be the "base offense" for Tampa Bay, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
3:11 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) will have his fifth-year option picked up by the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
2:35 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) Howard wasn't a part of the deal that sent Rob Gronkowski to Tampa Bay, NESN's Adam London indicates that there's still a chance the Buccaneers and Patriots could engineer a separate deal involving Howard.
10:08 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) Buccaneers had discussions in February about trading Howard to Washington in exchange for left tackle Trent Williams, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
5:05 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) chances of being traded appear higher than ever after the Buccaneers' acquisition of Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
2:54 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) is slated to catch passes from Tom Brady this coming season after the latter signed a two-year deal with the Buccaneers this week, Jim Trotter of NFL.com reports.
4:36 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) manager Jason Licht suggested the Buccaneers are likely to pick up the fifth-year option on Howard's contract, also noting that coaches are "more than excited" about what the tight end can do in his second year working under Bruce Arians, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
12:52 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) was not targeted in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday, finishing the 2019 season with 34 receptions (53 targets) for 459 yards and a touchdown across 14 games.
5:12 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) caught three of seven targets for 46 yards in Saturday's 23-20 loss to the Texans.
6:53 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured four of five targets for 73 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.
6:06 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured five of six targets for 61 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
9:59 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in one of two targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
10:17 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) failed to haul in his only target in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Saints, instead tipping it into the air, resulting in a New Orleans interception.
12:18 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) is cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
4:02 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
1:44 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) Bruce Arians relayed that Howard (hamstring) should be back in action this coming Sunday against the Cardinals, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
12:17 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
11:12 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) worked out on the side at Friday's practice and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Greg Auman of The Athleticreports.
4:11 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
1:37 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
12:33 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Tennessee, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
11:21 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) did not appear to take part in Friday's practice, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
3:34 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
4:16 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
10:35 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) Patriots reportedly looked into making a deal for Howard, but the Buccaneers indicated that the tight end is not available, Albert Breer of MMQB.com reports.
10:19 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured two of four targets for 35 yards in the Buccaneers' 37-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
6:10 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured one of two targets for 10 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-24 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
8:45 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) secured all three of his targets for 33 yards in the Buccaneers' 55-40 win over the Rams on Sunday.
11:42 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) played 60 snaps in Thursday's 20-14 win over the Panthers but was not targeted.
9:59 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in four of five targets for 32 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
12:55 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in one of two targets for four yards in the Buccaneers' 13-12 preseason win over the Browns on Friday.
11:48 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) made multiple notable catches in Monday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports, and he's consistently impressed thus far in camp.
3:20 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) was seen running routes for Patrick Mahomes in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
3:56 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) finished the 2018 season with 34 receptions (48 targets) for 565 yards and five touchdowns before being placed on injured reserve prior to Week 12.
5:30 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (ankle) will no require surgery for his ankle and foot injury that will push him to injured reserve, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
4:13 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) Buccaneers will place Howard on injured reserve Tuesday with ankle and foot injuries, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
1:34 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in five of nine targets for 67 yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Browns on Sunday.
10:42 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (knee) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
12:57 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
6:50 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (knee) is wearing a heavy brace and won't take part in Monday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
6:16 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the Buccaneers do not believe the tight end sustained a serious injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
10:58 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) (knee) won't reenter Sunday's game in Chicago, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
10:28 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Chicago due to a knee injury.
8:23 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) caught six of eight targets for 72 yards in Monday night's 30-27 loss to the Steelers.
1:23 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in three of four targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 27-21 win over the Eagles on Sunday.
7:38 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in both of his targets for 54 yards in the Buccaneers' 48-40 win over the Saints on Sunday.
2:16 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) brought in two of four targets for 31 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-14 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday.
7:11 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) played 13 snaps in the Buccaneers' 26-24 preseason win over the Dolphins on Thursday but was not targeted.
8:14 PM - O.J. Howard (TB) made several impressive plays during Wednesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
2:59 AM - O.J. Howard (TB) is slated to catch passes from backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick for the first three games of the 2018 regular season in the wake of Jameis Winston's expected suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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