Tight end O.J. Howard signs the Las Vegas Raiders
Mar 20, 2023, 12:38 PM
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 02: O.J. Howard #83 of the Houston Texans makes a catch in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
(Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
After trading away Darren Waller, the Las Vegas Raiders are filling their tight end position with a veteran.
Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal was the first to report O.J. Howard has finalized a deal to join the Las Vegas Raiders. The team later confirmed the move, however, details of the contract were not released.
The 28-year-old tight end was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 19th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. In five years with the Bucs, Howard recorded 119 receptions for 1,737 yards and 15 touchdowns. Last season with the Houston Texans, he recorded 10 receptions for 145 yards and only two touchdowns.
#Raiders roster move:
– Signed free-agent TE O.J. Howard@TheRealOjHoward joins the Raiders after spending the 2022 season in Houston.
Since entering the league in 2017, Howard owns a 14.6 yards per reception average, the 2nd-best mark among NFL TEs over that span. pic.twitter.com/uUDlovUsLU
— Raiders PR (@RAIDERS_PR) March 20, 2023
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