Texans Release Dare Ogunbowale After Adding Nikko Remigio, per Report
The Houston Texans have released running back Dare Ogunbowale following the addition of return specialist Nikko Remigio, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reported Friday.
The move changes Houston’s backfield and special teams depth ahead of the Browns game. Wilson connected Ogunbowale’s departure to Remigio’s arrival for a return role. We covered the receiver and returner’s addition in our Nikko Remigio signing story.
A familiar veteran brought back for depth and special teams
Ogunbowale’s latest stint in Houston began September 29, when the Texans signed him off the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad. His return gave the team a familiar option for running back depth and help on special teams, where his experience and leadership had already earned Frank Ross’ trust.
The special teams coordinator made that clear when discussing Ogunbowale’s return in early October. In the comments shared below, Ross praised his work behind the scenes, his leadership and his previous role as Houston’s special teams captain. “I love that guy,” Ross said, describing how much it meant to have him back in a Texans helmet.
Could Ogunbowale return on the practice squad?
That is the next question worth watching. Given his familiarity with the team, his ability to provide backfield depth and Ross’ appreciation for his special teams value, a practice-squad return would be a logical possibility. It is only a possibility at this point: Wilson’s release report did not announce that Ogunbowale would be re-signed to the practice squad.
For now, the reported move is a release as Houston makes room for a different special teams contribution through Remigio. Whether Ogunbowale remains an option for the Texans will depend on what happens next.
Credit: Aaron Wilson, KPRC 2, for the release report. Track the latest moves on our Texans transactions page.
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