O.J. Howard

Not only did the Buccaneers bring everyone back from their Super Bowl team, but they also got a potential key piece on offense back from injury: tight end O.J. Howard.

NFL teams must get down to a 53-man roster by Tuesday, August 31. With that deadline fast approaching, Gregg Rosenthal spotlights notable players who could be traded or cut, including Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith and Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore.

Did Teddy Bridgewater pull into the lead in the Broncos' QB race? Is Micah Parsons the new face of the Cowboys' defense? How did Justin Fields fare in his second pro outing? Gregg Rosenthal identifies the winners and losers of NFL Preseason Week 2.

What did we learn about each NFC team in the first full week of preseason action? Gregg Rosenthal provides everything you need to know, including an evaluation of Jordan Love's first NFL game action.

Will Drew Lock fend off Teddy Bridgewater and keep his job as the Broncos' starting quarterback? With training camps getting underway across the NFL, Marc Ross highlights 12 position battles to track.

Will Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill take over for Drew Brees in New Orleans? How excited is Matt Ryan to throw to Kyle Pitts in Atlanta? Jelani Scott provides a training camp preview for the NFC South, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

It's only early June, but the injury bug has already arrived in Santa Clara. Two 49ers, offensive lineman Justin Skule and defensive back Tarvarius Moore, suffered significant injuries during Monday's OTAs session.

An MRI confirmed Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard tore his Achilles tendon, Ian Rapoport reported.  Here is other injury and roster news we're tracking on Tuesday.

Tom Brady's first game with Tampa Bay was NOT the triumphant announcement of an NFC contender many anticipated. Jeffri Chadiha says the Bucs are a work in progress.

In a quest to get back to the playoffs and win another Super Bowl, Tampa Bay went all in on Tom Brady. But can the Buccaneers live up to the lofty expectations set by their new leader?

In advance of Saturday's deadline to reduce rosters, Gregg Rosenthal rounds up candidates to be traded or released, including Le'Veon Bell and Cameron Brate. 

Marc Sessler dishes on what's hot -- and what's not -- in the NFL. One delicious development: the buzz generating from this rookie RB class.

Read any roundup of reporter notes from Buccaneers practice to open training camp, and they'll include some version of "O.J. Howard is a standout."

The 2020 regular season is just around the corner, and NFL Network has you covered with wall-to-wall training camp coverage each day starting at 10 a.m. ET. Follow along here for some of the best sights, sounds and moments from "Inside Training Camp Live" and around the NFL.

Between Tom Brady, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Rob Gronkowski, O.J. Howard, Ronald Jones, a solid offensive line, all the pieces are there for an explosive year from the Buccaneers' offense. Howard believes it's one of the league's best.

How will the Patriots' offense change with Cam Newton at quarterback? What are the top five "starting fives" (five skill players) in the NFL today? Who is the best quarterback in the NFC South? Bucky Brooks has the answers!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady addresses the media ahead of his team's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday to open the 2021 season.

Watch the highlights of the 2021 preseason Week 2 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Here are the top 15 highest scoring fantasy plays from Week 4 of the 2020 season.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says that Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard's season is likely over with an Achilles injury.

NFL Network's James Palmer lists four skill players who will need to step up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without tight end O.J. Howard and wide receiver Chris Godwin.

Watch the best moments from the Week 4 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completes a 28-yard touchdown pass to tight end O.J. Howard.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses the injured Tampa Bay Buccaneers WRs.

Check out the top catches from the NFL during September of 2020.

Watch the top catches of Week 3 during the 2020 season.

Check out the top plays from Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completes 33-yard pass to tight end O.J. Howard.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completes nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end O.J. Howard.

NFL Network's James Palmer explains how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski have helped TE O.J. Howard elevate his game so far in training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss hype surrounding the Bucs in 2020, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston drops absolute dime to O.J. Howard for 18 yards.

NFL Network's "NFL Fantasy Live" crew highlights some of the best fantasy streaming options for Week 16.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard catches a 25-yard pass from quarterback Jameis Winston.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston finds tight end O.J. Howard down the sideline for 27 yards.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston floats it up to tight end O.J. Howard for 33-yard gain.

See who you should start and who you should sit for Week 11 of the 2019 NFL Fantasy season.

Start off Week 11 of the 2019 NFL fantasy football season by knowing which players you should target to trade for and who to trade away.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard catches a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jameis Winston.

Watch the highlights from the Week 6 game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from London.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard runs 30 yards on a catch from quarterback Jameis Winston.