O.J. Howard
FILE - Georgia tight end Darnell Washington runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. This year’s draft class features an abundance of tight ends, and some are even calling it better than the bumper crop of 2017. “The tight end group is the best I’ve seen in the last 10 years,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah proclaimed.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Is NFL draft's bumper crop of tight ends better than 2017?

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 17, 2023 07:08 PM EDT

Raiders sign tight end Howard, defensive lineman Willis

By Mark Anderson Mar. 20, 2023 05:34 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed unrestricted free agents Jordan Willis and O.J. Howard on Monday. Willis, a defensive lineman,...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, left, scores a touchdown past New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Coming off a bye week, Giants face the Texans

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 04:15 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) takes a toss during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Broncos' Wilson ready for some love after hostile homecoming

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2022 06:14 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) hauls in a pass in front of Indianapolis Colts safety Brandon Facyson (31) during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Wilson makes home debut; Hackett moves on from bad decision

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:01 PM EDT

Houston Texans tight end O.J. Howard (83) celebrates after a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texans fall apart after 3 quarters in tie with Colts

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 12, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart (29) reacts after a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ryan, Colts rally but stall in OT for 20-20 tie with Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 11, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh Rosen (19) passes the ball as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Renell Wren (98) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Raiders' Leatherwood, Browns' Rosen among wave of NFL cuts

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 30, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

File - Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White looks on during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 21, 2021, in Orchard Park, NY. White will get at least another month to rehab from a left knee injury after being placed on the reserve-physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)
Bills CB White to miss at least first 4 weeks of season

By John Wawrow Aug. 30, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. When Brady announced he was ending his brief retirement and returning to the NFL for a 23rd season, Leonard Fournette wasn’t caught off guard. Brady, who turned 45 a week into training camp, cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for changing his mind. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Bucs, Brady look to return to Super Bowl after loss to Rams

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Allen, addition of Von Miller, Bills built to contend

Aug. 23, 2022 10:13 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills' Zack Moss celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen throws TD in Bills' 42-15 preseason rout over Broncos

By John Wawrow Aug. 20, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
With Josh Allen at QB, expectations are high for Bills

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady plays during an NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Brady cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for ending a brief retirement, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain committed to surrounding the seven-time Super Bowl champion with everything he needs to win an eighth ring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Brady-led Buccaneers 're-loading' with lofty expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone are the days of the blocking specialists who serve mainly as an extra offensive lineman. While guys like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Kittle are excellent run-blockers, they are also outstanding receivers and major weapons on offense. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 25, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s decision to end his brief retirement not only resolved the team’s quarterback situation, but also helped general manager Jason Licht retain most of a solid core of talent around Brady. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Brian Daboll's offseason departure leaves Bills quarterback Josh Allen working under a new coordinator for the first time entering his fifth season in Buffalo. The good news in helping ease the transition is Allen's familiarity with Daboll's replacement, Ken Dorsey, who spent the past three seasons as the Bills quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Bills have plenty of depth options to address in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Von Miller introduced as Bills’ prized free-agent addition

Mar. 17, 2022 09:12 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Bills make it Von Miller-time in Buffalo; sign Howard, too

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 07:29 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:58 PM EST