Bug Howard Re-Signs With Denver Broncos

Posted Dec 31, 2019
Former UNC wide receiver and current Denver Broncos tight end Bug Howard signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on Monday. Howard latched on with Denver in the spring but was injured during the preseason before joining the practice squad in December. The 25-year-old is still looking to make his NFL debut since going undrafted in 2017. (CBS Sports)

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