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O.J. Howard Injury History & Analysis

O.J. Howard

O.J. Howard
Player Profile
TE UNS

Height

6'6"

Weight

250lbs.

Experience

6 Yrs.

Bye

1

Birthday

Nov 18, 1994

Age

30.2

College

Alabama

NFL Draft Pick

2017 - Rd 1, Pk 19

O.J. Howard's Injury Guide

Unknown Risk

Chance of Injury in 2024

-

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

-

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2024

Durability

2.60

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

O.J. Howard's Injury Status

No active injuries.

O.J. Howard Injury History

Date League Injury Games Missed Details
Oct 4, 2020 NFL Pedal Achilles Tear
Grade 3
16 Howard suffered a ruptured Achilles during the Bucs' Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He missed the rest of the season
Oct 23, 2019 NFL Thigh Hamstring Strain
Grade 2
2 Howard was limited in Buccaneers' practice due to a hamstring injury ahead of the game against Titans. He missed two games due to an injury
Nov 18, 2018 NFL Pedal Foot Sprain
Grade 1
6 Howard suffered unspecified injuries to his right foot and ankle on the same play in the 4th quarter of Week 11 and landed on IR.
Nov 18, 2018 NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain
Grade 3
6 Howard sustained unspecified injuries to his right ankle and foot on the same play in the 4th quarter of Week 11. He missed the rest of the season.
Dec 18, 2017 NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain
Grade 3
2 Howard suffered a high ankle sprain on a blow to his right leg as he went into the end zone in the 1st quarter against the Falcons. He spent the final 2 games on IR.
Nov 16, 2013 Non-NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
1
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O.J. Howard Injury News

Raiders release O.J. Howard

8:27pm EDT 8/1/23

Raiders release O.J. Howard

The Raiders released TE O.J. Howard. Once an exciting fantasy prospect, Howard's dynasty value is on life support. He's totaled just 24 catches in two seasons since tearing his Achilles. We'll see if the 28-year-old latches on elsewhere before Week 1. The Raiders move forward with Michael Mayer and Austin Hooper as their top two TEs.

The Raiders have agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million deal with TE Austin Hooper, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The deal has a max value of $3.5 million. That's obviously not enough to guarantee a top role at the position. But Hooper's a better bet for receptions than new teammate TE O.J. Howard. Even so, he has averaged just 2.4 catches per game over the past two years, with two different teams. Neither Hooper nor Howard is likely to make a big fantasy football impact this year.

The Raiders signed TE O.J. Howard to a one-year deal. The 2017 first-round pick has struggled since his 2020 Achilles tear, totaling just 24 catches across 30 games the past two seasons. Howard did average a big 14.5 yards per catch for the Texans last year -- but finished third among the team's TEs with just 10 catches. Howard at least finds opportunity in Las Vegas, where the Raiders traded away TE Darren Waller and have not at this point re-signed TE Foster Moreau. We'll see what the rest of the offseason brings. For now, consider Howard just a last-round flier in best-ball drafts.

Texans TE Brevin Jordan is a healthy scratch for today’s game vs. the Giants. That leaves Houston with TEs O.J. Howard, Jordan Akins and Teagan Quitoriano. This remains a situation to avoid in Week 10 fantasy lineups.

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