The Houston Texans’ offseason work to revamp their rushing attack meant parting ways with a reliable contributor like Dare Ogunbowale.
Ogunbowale was not a star or even a starter for the Texans during his tenure. Still, the Texans coaching staff entrusted him with critical situations and downs. That is how the former undrafted free agent lasted four seasons in Houston, his longest stint with any team.
Fittingly, Ogunbowale will cross paths with the Texans again very soon.
Raiders Sign Former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale
The Texans were Ogunbowale’s fourth NFL team. The 32-year-old playmaker began his career with Washington, spending time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars on his journey to Houston and, now, Las Vegas.
“The #Raiders signed veteran RB Dare Ogunbowale, who worked out for them recently,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on X on August 6.
Garafolo called Ogunbowale “an experienced, versatile add to the backfield in Vegas.”
Ogunbowale tallied 295 yards and 2 touchdowns on 91 carries, adding another 396 yards and 1 TD as a pass-catcher. He was their third-down option and a threat in the passing game, allowing the team to be versatile even in must-have situations.
Ogunbowale was an even bigger contributor on special teams, which is where he provides most of his value. In Vegas, he joins rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Medoza at QB and 2025 No. 6 pick Ashont Jeanty in the backfield.
The Texans will face Ogunbowale and the Raiders in their second preseason game.
This story will be updated shortly.
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