The NFL season is less than two weeks away and teams have started the process of trimming their rosters down to 53. Every year, the cut deadline sees some unexpected cuts and this year is no different. The Bills just released veteran tight end O.J. Howard. Howard signed a one-year deal with Buffalo in free agency but has failed to make the team. Howard has had some success in the NFL and is a great athlete. Should the Packers make an attempt to sign the former Buccaneer and Bill?
Source: The #Bills released TE OJ Howard.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2022
Why Would Green Bay Even Consider?
Simply put, the Packers’ tight end room has been a question mark all off-season. Robert Tonyan is coming off an ACL injury, and although he is practicing it is unclear whether or not he will be 100 percent come week one. Marcedes Lewis is a great blocker and has been a reliable option for Rodgers, but the 38-year-old is not an explosive weapon like he once was. Tyler Davis has earned plenty of praise from Pcakers’ coaches but has had a shaky preseason.
Should the Packers Sign Howard?
The only thing O.J. Howard could bring to the Packers would be an athletic tight end that could fill a need until Tonyan is back to 100 percent. Howard would be a cheap addition, but his career production may not justify signing him.
Howard has only played a full season once in his career and it was last year. He started nine games and only had 14 catches for 135 yards. If the Packers truly trust Tyler Davis and keep him on the roster there is no reason the team would sign Howard. Especially if they feel that Tonyan will be ready to go soon.
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