Houston Texans sign Dare Ogunbowale

The Houston Texans have signed running back Dare Ogunbowale off the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport described the move as bringing back “an old friend.”

Ogunbowale’s 2025-26 numbers

In 14 games for the Raiders in 2025-26, Ogunbowale carried 11 times for 25 yards and one touchdown. He also caught 10 of 13 targets for 76 yards, giving Houston a back whose recorded production included both rushing and receiving work.

Ogunbowale’s statistical line also included 16 total tackles, eight of them solo. He had one fumble and one fumble lost during his 2025-26 Raiders season.

Team context

Houston is 0-3, with an offense ranked 24th and a defense ranked 20th among 32 teams in EPA. Las Vegas is 3-0; the Raiders rank 19th in offensive EPA and third in defensive EPA among 32 teams.

The report identifies Ogunbowale’s move from the Raiders practice squad to the Texans. No further terms or next steps were included in Rapoport’s report.