Report: OJ Howard could be traded during NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be changing their mind regarding tight end O.J. Howard’s trade status.

The Athletic’s Michael Lombardi told “The GM Shuffle with Michael Lombardi and Adnan Virk” that the Buccaneers have some sort of “instinctive issue” with Howard and could trade him next week.

Lombardi says he was told by a league source that Bucs are trying to trade O.J. Howard: "I think Howard's got a great name, but I think there's an instinctive issue going on. I think he's going to be available." Said he wouldn't be surprised if he's traded next week. (28:30 mark) https://t.co/BtsoLD5Fjv

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Howard caught 34 passes for 459 yards last season. His one touchdown was a significant drop in production from his first two NFL seasons.

This is a shift from last year. The New England Patriots tried to land Howard, but were reportedly rebuffed last October. It sounds like they might have a chance if they go back in for him now.