Buccaneers Want A Substantial Offer For TE O.J. Howard

According to ESPNโ€™s Jenna Laine, the Buccaneers have shifted their stance on TE O.J. Howard and now would consider trading him for a โ€œsubstantial offer.โ€

Laine says she was told two weeks ago that he wasnโ€™t available, echoing other reports. However, she says multiple teams have inquired as Howardโ€™s usage has continued to be inconsistent.

A team like the Patriots that expressed interest earlier this season could now have a shot at acquiring the tight end. 

Howard, 24, is a former first-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2017. He signed a four-year, $11.094 million contract that included a $6.208 million signing bonus and he stands to make a base salary of $1.47 million for the 2019 season. 

Howardโ€™s contract includes a fifth-year option for the team to consider in 2020.

In 2019, Howard has appeared in six games and caught 13 passes for 176 yards receiving and no touchdowns.

Weโ€™ll have more on Howardโ€™s status ahead of the trade deadline as the news is available. 

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