The Facts: While Howard was not a part of the Rob Gronkowski trade, CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora is told there remains a distinct possibility Howard ends up in New England.
Diehards Line:
La Canfora added that is hardly the only option for Howard (and Tampa Tribune beat writer Rick Stroud believes Howard remaining in Tampa is among those options), but it is very much alive. Howard was selected by the Buccaneers with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He caught a career-high 34 receptions for 565 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games in 2018 before he was injured, but caught 34 passes for 459 receptions and just one touchdown in 14 games last season. In 38 career games, Howard has caught 94 passes for 1,456 yards and 12 touchdowns. As previously noted here, Howard is only 25 years old and he's likely to draw some interest if the price is right. ... We'll continue watching for more.