Before the Buccaneers acquired tight end, Rob Gronkowski, from the New England Patriots, the team was on the verge of trading their former starting tight end.
According to a report from ESPN, O.J. Howard was on his way out of Tampa Bay.
“A source told ESPN that the Bucs were in discussions to trade Howard two months ago to the Washington Redskins in exchange for offensive tackle Trent Williams, but talks fell through. The Bucs have until May 5 to determine if they’ll pick up the fifth-year option on Howard’s contract for 2021.