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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end OJ Howard is feeling optimistic about the team’s revamped offense led by quarterback Tom Brady. “You look at us and line us up versus any offense in the league, we’re right up there with the top of them,” Howard said during an appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the uncertain future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard this offseason. It appears the team has since taken action to keep him around through the 2021 NFL season. According to Pewter Report, the Bucs have picked up Howard’s fifth-year option. The Bucs have generated plenty of […]

Following the stunning un-retirement and trade of former New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one prevailing theory emerged that current Bucs tight end OJ Howard would be out the door to make room for “Gronk.” Now it appears that is not the case. According to Jeremy Fowler of […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end OJ Howard would seem like a potential casualty after the Bucs traded for former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski earlier this week. Gronkowski figures to be the starter as incoming quarterback Tom Brady’s favorite target from his days in New England, and the Bucs could even use him as […]

Earlier this week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to manufacture a trade for Rob Gronkowski. That led many people to believe that O.J. Howard’s future with the team is in doubt. However, despite the acquisition of Gronkowski, Buccaneers GM Jason Licht spoke about the speculation surrounding a trade involving Howard. In response to any […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard seemed in danger of being traded almost as soon as the Bucs acquired former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday. But Howard reportedly wanted out of South Florida before the Gronkowski trade,anyway. According to JoeBucsFan.com, the tight end is ready for a “fresh start:” “O.J. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had talks with the Washington Redskins about trading tight end OJ Howard for standout offensive lineman Trent Williams according to an ESPN source. Those trade talks did end up falling through, but with the draft right around the corner, they could heat back up again. With Rob Gronkowski now in the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired tight end Rob Gronkowski in a blockbuster trade with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, which means that O.J. Howard could be on the block for an inquiring team like the Green Bay Packers. It seems hard to imagine the Buccaneers going into the season with Gronkowski, Howard and Cameron […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made quite a splash by trading for tight end Rob Gronkowski. His arrival has only raised further speculation regarding the uncertain future of tight end OJ Howard. Howard had already been involved in trade talks long before Gronkowski’s arrival. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, there is currently no deal […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, then the days of OJ Howard with the Tambay Bay Buccaneers are numbered. On Michael Lombardi’s The GM Shuffle podcast, the former football executive turned analyst revealed that Howard might be traded in the near future — particularly by next week — as the Buccaneers try to trade […]

When the news broke that Tom Brady was signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, everyone was hesitant to believe it and O.J. Howard felt the same. Over two weeks since Brady officially signed his deal, Howard reacted to Tampa Bay signing Brady: “For me, like everyone else, I was hearing the rumors about it,” Howard said […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans may have been more vocal in his excitement at Tom Brady’s impending arrival under center, but Bucs head coach Bruce Arians thinks another one of his pass-catchers should be just as ecstatic. Arians said tight end O.J. Howard’s “eyes should light up” given Brady’s tendency to […]

The much-anticipated decision from Tom Brady in free agency came to a shocking conclusion, with him taking his talents down south to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following Brady’s decision, the Buccaneers are already feeling the effects of having the greatest quarterback in NFL history on their roster. Not even a week after signing with the […]

We’ve reached Week 11 of the fantasy football season, and this isn’t exactly the best group of waiver wire pickups. At this point in the season, there are only a few more bye weeks that fantasy owners had to maneuver around, so the waiver wire is mostly for short-term pickups that likely won’t be league […]

There are only eight weeks remaining in the NFL season with Week 10 rapidly approaching. Over the weekend, there were a couple of tight ends who proved their worth in fantasy football in Week 9, and they’re worth discussing before looking at the Week 10 start ’em sit ’em tight ends. It’s about time that […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard hasn’t exactly had the best season in 2019. It looks like things will be getting worse for him as he’s officially been ruled out for their Week 9 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. HC Bruce Arians said TE OJ Howard will be the only player out against Seattle. […]

There had been plenty of talk surrounding whether or not Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard would be dealt at the Oct. 29 trade deadline. Although he remains with the team after the deadline, it remains to be seen when he will be able to take the field. Howard was unable to play during […]

Week 9 of the football season is here and there are probably some players on your fantasy football roster that you are holding onto in hopes they can start producing again at some point. Some might be worth keeping, but there are guys who are just a waste of a roster spot and you need […]

On Monday, a report surfaced that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could trade tight end O.J. Howard for the right deal, but now, it doesn’t look like he will be traded at all. According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, a team called about Howard, but was told that he is not available. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have remained adamant about not trading O.J. Howard but they may have changed their mind. Just a day before the NFL trade deadline, Tampa Bay is now open to dealing Howard for a ‘substantial offer’. The Buccaneers fell to 2-5 on the season in Week 8 with a narrow loss to […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians ruled out tight end O.J. Howard for Sunday’s showdown against the Tennessee Titans because of a hamstring injury. Bucs’ HC Bruce Arians ruled out TE OJ Howard for Sunday’s game against the Titans due to a hamstring injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2019 Howard first appeared on […]

Week 8 of the fantasy football season is here and there are some crucial pickups on the waiver wire that can really improve your team. There might be some hard decisions to be made on who should be dropped to pick up a player so let’s breakdown which players you can drop off of your […]

The NFL season is rapidly passing by and we are beginning to see the teams who are legitimate and illegitimate. As for fantasy football, it’s been nearly impossible to decipher the legitimate and illegitimate tight ends in the NFL. The top four tight ends taken in fantasy drafts were Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Zach Ertz, […]

The New England Patriots aren’t happy with their tight end situation and have called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about O.J. Howard. Future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski retired after last season and the team knew that finding his replacement would be tough. Tom Brady has always focused on throwing to his tight ends but this […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most confusing team in the NFL. They have a loss to the New York Giants and a win against the Los Angeles Rams. They’ve yet to win consecutive games, yet they remain in the thick of the NFC playoff race. When Tampa Bay does win, it’s usually on account […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard admitted he is surprised by the lack of targets he has received thus far in the 2019 NFL season. Fortunately, that does not appear to be the case when it comes to baseball. Howard made quite the appearance at the Tampa Bay Rays’ AL Division Series matchup versus […]

Every single week of the NFL season, we seem to get one tight end who comes out of nowhere in fantasy football, and that makes for intriguing start ’em sit ’em decisions. For Week 5, Gerald Everett had people checking his availability as a possible waiver-wire addition this week. The Los Angeles Rams tight end […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had no problems lighting up the scoreboard in recent weeks. Unfortunately, the only notable player not getting in on the action is tight end OJ Howard. Howard has struggled to make much of an impact heading into Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season. According to Eduardo A. Encina of […]

Every single week when deciphering what tight end to start in fantasy football, there are multiple aspects to consider. Here are a few things to consider when spending endless minutes swapping tight ends in your lineup. First, is the guy named Zach Ertz, George Kittle, Travis Kelce, or Evan Engram? If so, then they need […]

When deciding on your fantasy football lineup every Sunday, the toughest position to gauge is the tight end position. In Week 2, we had a few tight ends who emerged as possible candidates to become starting options in fantasy football. Both Vance McDonald and Will Dissly rose from the depths of irrelevancy to being viable […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end OJ Howard hasn’t exploded onto the scene as many expected him to, or as Bruce Arians hoped he could. Through two weeks of play, the 2017 first-round pick has just four receptions for 32 yards to his name (none in the second week). Bucs head coach Bruce Arians says that […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard was supposed to blow up in 2019, yet, through two games the inverse has happened. Against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night, Howard caught nothing. The game before, against the San Francisco 49ers: four for 32 yards, and a fumble. When asked why things haven’t clicked for the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard is currently gearing up for just his third season atop the highest level after serving as a standout for the heralded Alabama Crimson Tide. Despite his status as a second-year player, Howard is already a veteran in giving back to the community so it seems. According to a […]

The tight end position may not be the most important to a fantasy football team, but it can often mean a squad finishes with a losing or winning season. If you draft any of these tight ends, you may find yourself reaping the benefits. 10. Jimmy Graham – Green Bay Packers Jimmy Graham is far […]

Obviously, guys like Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, Eric Ebron, and George Kittle are the big names among tight ends in Fantasy Football and will be drafted highly accordingly, but what about the tight ends who could have breakout seasons but are being overlooked? Here is a list of five sleeper tight ends in 2019 Fantasy […]

The NFL is always full of great young talent, and this year is no different. Here are seven players who could break out and become legitimate NFL stars in 2019. 7. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns The New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley had a fantastic rookie season, but so did Chubb; he just didn’t get […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a long-suffering NFL franchise. They are coming off of a season in which they won just five games, and they have not made the playoffs since the 2007-08 campaign, representing the longest active drought in the NFC. Most likely, the Buccaneers will miss the postseason yet again in 2019, but […]

Tampa Bay changed their uniforms going into the 2014 season, a decision many fans disagreed with, a list that can now include tight end O.J. Howard. In an Instagram story posted on the third year players account, Howard believes that the team should bring back their throwback jerseys from 1997-2013. Before the 1997 jerseys, the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers experienced some serious turnover this offseason. Regardless, quarterback Jameis Winston is confident that he will be able to retire heavily on tight end O.J. Howard moving forward. The retirement of former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has left many to wonder which player will take his spot as the […]