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Washington Redskins: Four possible tight end trade targets

By Charles Garner

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-31 at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-31 at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 01: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 01: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

No. 1 – Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard

Howard, who was the 19th overall pick in the 2017 draft, would be an instant upgrade at the position. O.J. Howard is a dynamic player who can be utilized as a pass catcher as well as in a pass blocking role. This would be a very beneficial addition for Dwayne Haskins if the Redskins can not figure out what they will do at left tackle.

In his three seasons in Tampa Bay, Howard has accumulated 1,456 yards with 12 touchdowns. Although these numbers may not seem that good, Howard also is being used more as a blocking tight end in Bruce Arians offensive scheme. According to ESPN, Howard posted a 98% PBWR (pass block win rate).

Teams expressed interest last offseason, but couldn’t get a deal done. Could Tampa Bay actually move on from Howard this offseason? If the Redskins are willing to give up enough to get O.J Howard from the Buccaneers, he could be an excellent piece to add to the Redskins roster.

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