Bug Howard

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide Receiver #84
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wide Receiver #84

Bug Howard News

Nabs injury settlement

The Buccaneers waived Howard (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Analysis: Howard has yet to make his NFL debut, but he could now get another chance to sign with a club this season. When healthy, Howard will likely test his opportunities on practice squads around the league.

Aug 31, 2022 5:51 AM EST


Lands on IR

Howard (undisclosed) reverted to the Buccaneers' injured reserve list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Analysis: The specifics regarding the injury remains unclear, but barring an injury settlement, Howard's 2022 campaign is now over. Since going undrafted in 2017, the 6-foot-5 tight end spent time on seven different practice squads but has yet to make his NFL debut.

Aug 24, 2022 3:07 PM EST



Let go with injury designation

The Buccaneers waived Howard (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday.

Analysis: After a successful campaign in the USFL with Philadelphia, Howard signed with Tampa Bay for training camp. However, the 28-year-old tight end finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 80-man roster deadline.

Aug 23, 2022 1:12 PM EST


Joins Tampa Bay

Howard signed with the Buccaneers on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Analysis: After a successful campaign in the USFL with Philadelphia, Howard will help fill Tampa Bay's hole at tight end. With the Buccaneer's departure of O.J. Howard and the retirement of Robert Gronkowski, Cameron Brate will likely now be the starter. Expect Howard to have a chance at seeing a depth role behind Cameron Brate for the upcoming 2022-23 season.

Jul 28, 2022 5:14 PM EST


Jettisoned by Bills

Buffalo released Howard on Tuesday.

Analysis: Howard linked with the Bills to begin training camp, but he's now been released as a result of ongoing roster cuts around the league. Since going undrafted out of North Carolina back in 2017, Howard has yet to make his NFL debut.

Aug 24, 2021 10:58 AM EST



Links up with Bills

Buffalo signed Howard to a contract Friday, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

Analysis: Howard hasn't yet secured a regular-season roster spot in his NFL career, but he'll get another chance to compete for one in Buffalo. Since going undrafted back in 2017, Howard has logged stints with the Colts, Browns, Panthers, Broncos and Jaguars.

Jul 30, 2021 10:28 AM EST


Joins Jags' practice squad

Howard signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Monday.

Analysis: Howard has yet to make an NFL roster since going undrafted in 2019. He spent his rookie season bouncing on and off the Broncos' practice squad before getting let go during the offseason. He will now look make an impression in Jacksonville.

Dec 14, 2020 4:25 PM EST


Done in Denver

The Broncos waived Howard on Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Howard spent 2019 bouncing on and off of Denver's practice squad due to an ankle injury sustained in training camp, but he's now become expendable following the arrival of fourth-round rookie tight end Albert Okwuegbunam. He'll work to get another shot elsewhere in the league.

Apr 27, 2020 12:27 PM EST


Remains with Broncos

Howard signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Analysis: Howard latched on with Denver in the spring but suffered an injury during the preseason before joining the practice squad in December. The 25-year-old is still looking to make his NFL debut since going undrafted in 2017.

Dec 30, 2019 1:54 PM EST


Rejoins Denver

Howard (ankle) signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Howard was with the Broncos in training camp but went down with an ankle injury and was eventually waived off injured reserve with an injury settlement. The 25-year-old could be promoted to the active roster should the team suffer any more injuries at tight end.

Dec 4, 2019 7:36 PM EST


Waived with injury settlement

Howard (ankle) was waived with an injury settlement Friday, according to the NFL's transaction report.

Analysis: Howard was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury a little over a week ago, but the Broncos ultimately decided to part ways with the 24-year-old wideout.

Sep 2, 2019 9:33 PM EST


Ankle injury lingers

Howard was placed on injured reserve Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: Howard has been managing an ankle injury since July 26, and will likely spend the remainder of the season on IR due to its severity. The 24-year-old briefly returned to practice in training camp, but did not manage to fully shed the ankle problem. He'll now turn his attention towards getting fully healthy.

Aug 21, 2019 12:52 PM EST


Placed on IR

Howard was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: It remains to be seen what sort of injury Howard is managing, but he dealt with an ankle issue earlier in training camp. The 24-year-old tight end will remain on IR for the entire season barring an injury settlement.

Aug 21, 2019 10:43 AM EST


Back at practice

Howard (ankle) returned for Sunday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Howard had been carted off the field during practice July 26 due to the ankle injury, but finally made his return to the field. He'll resume his quest to make the roster as a depth tight end, but faces a tough test with four players listed ahead of him.

Aug 11, 2019 11:17 AM EST


Will miss some time

Head coach Vic Fangio said Howard (ankle) will be out at least a couple of weeks, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Howard had to be carted off the practice field Thursday after sustaining the injury during red-zone drills. The injury comes at a bad time for the 24-year-old, as he tries to make Denver's active roster after not playing in the NFL last season.

Jul 26, 2019 3:16 PM EST


Will get MRI

Howard will get an MRI to determine the severity of an apparent ankle injury, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Analysis: Howard had to be carted off the field Thursday after sustaining the injury during red-zone drills. Klis also reported that preliminary x-rays offered some encouragement for the situation. Howard spent the 2017 season on the Browns' practice squad and didn't play for an NFL team last season.

Jul 25, 2019 5:29 PM EST


Lands in Denver

Howard signed a contract with the Broncos on Monday, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis: Howard went undrafted out of North Carolina in 2017 and spent his rookie season on the Browns' practice squad. He did not play for an NFL team in 2018. The 6-foot-4, 221-pound wideout will work to flash on special teams in the hope of earning a depth role.

May 13, 2019 4:55 PM EST


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