TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.

The Bucs placed the fourth-year pro on injured reserve Tuesday, the third time in Howard’s career that an injury has ended his season prematurely.

Howard, the 19th overall pick in the 2017 draft, had 11 receptions for 146 yards and two TDs in four games, helping the Bucs to a 3-1 start.