O.J. Howard

Raiders sign tight end Howard, defensive lineman Willis

By MARK ANDERSONMarch 20, 2023 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed unrestricted free agents Jordan Willis and O.J. Howard on Monday.

Willis, a defensive lineman, played for the San Francisco 49ers the past 2 1/2 seasons and has 92 tackles, 10 1/2 sacks and 15 tackles for loss over a six-year career.

Wilson makes home debut; Hackett moves on from bad decision

By The Associated PressSeptember 15, 2022 GMT

HOUSTON (0-0-1) at DENVER (0-1)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS

OPENING LINE: Broncos by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.

SEC full of tight-end talent, led by Bell, Bowers, Trigg

By MARK LONGSeptember 14, 2022 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s difficult to truly gauge the Southeastern Conference’s tight-end talent through two weeks of the season.

There’s little chance the same will be said after two months.

Bucs, Brady look to return to Super Bowl after loss to Rams

By The Associated PressAugust 24, 2022 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (14-5)

New faces: Coach Todd Bowles (promoted from defensive coordinator); WR Julio Jones, WR Russell Gage, S Keanu Neal, S Logan Ryan, G Shaq Mason, DL Akiem Hicks, TE Kyle Rudolph, OLB Carl Nassib, OL Fred Johnson, DL Logan Hall, TE Cade Otton, G Luke Goedeke, RB Rachaad White, P Jake Camarda.

With Allen, addition of Von Miller, Bills built to contend

The Associated PressAugust 23, 2022 GMT

BUFFALO BILLS (12-7)

New faces: DE Von Miller, QB Case Keenum, DT Jordan Phillips, DT Tim Settle, TE O.J. Howard, WR Jamison Crowder, DE Shaq Lawson, DT DaQuan Jones, RB Duke Johnson, OL Rodger Saffold, OL David Quessenberry, offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, CB Kaiir Elam, RB James Cook, P Matt Araiza.

Allen, Bills top Broncos 42-15; Mahomes throws 2 TD passes

By The Associated PressAugust 21, 2022 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen needed just six plays to lead the Bills 70 yards for an opening-drive touchdown before taking a seat in his preseason debut, and Buffalo routed the Denver Broncos’ backups 42-15 on Saturday.

With Josh Allen at QB, expectations are high for Bills

By The Associated PressJuly 15, 2022 GMT

BUFFALO BILLS (12-7)

CAMP SITE: Pittsford, New York

LAST YEAR: A mere 13 seconds separated the Bills from reaching the AFC championship game for a second straight year. Instead, Buffalo squandered a three-point lead in a heartbreaking, yet thrilling 42-36 OT loss in being eliminated by Kansas City for a second straight playoff.

Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated PressApril 22, 2022 GMT

27. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (14-5)

LAST SEASON: With Tom Brady leading the league in completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdowns, the Bucs followed up winning their first Super Bowl victory in nearly two decades by setting a franchise record for regular season wins and capturing their first NFC South title since 2007.

Bills make it Von Miller-time in Buffalo; sign Howard, too

By JOHN WAWROWMarch 16, 2022 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It’s Von Miller time in Buffalo.

The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and coming off his second Super Bowl title agreed to a six-year contract with the Bills on Wednesday.

Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated PressMarch 10, 2022 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (14-5)

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Jason Pierre-Paul, G Alex Cappa, C Ryan Jensen, DT Ndamukong Suh, TE Rob Gronkowski, DL Will Gholston, RB Leonard Fournette, TE O.J. Howard, RB Ronald Jones, CB Richard Sherman, RB Giovani Bernard, CB Carlton Davis, S Jordan Whitehead, QB Blaine Gabbert, G Aaron Stinnie, LB Kevin Minter, DT Steve McLendon, T Josh Wells, S Andrew Adams, DE Pat O’Connor.

Brady, Bucs embrace challenge of repeating as SB champions

By The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2021 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5, Super Bowl champions)

New faces: LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, OL Robert Hainsey, RB Giovani Bernard.