Raiders sign former Texans tight end O.J. Howard

O.J. Howard signed with the Raiders following a visit on Monday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported and the club announced the deal officially.

The former first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent 2022 with the Houston Texans, catching 10 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns.

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The Raiders were in the market for TE help after trading Darren Waller to the New York Giants last week while Foster Moreau continues to be a free agent.

Howard joins a tight ends room in Vegas with Jesper Horsted and Cole Fotheringham.