Dare Ogunbowale is returning to the Houston Texans before Week 4, adding a fourth running back ahead of the team's home game against the Dallas Cowboys. Houston is bringing him back to its 53-man roster after his short stay with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ogunbowale played for Houston from 2022 through 2025 and appeared in more than 60 games. His primary role was on special teams, where he logged more than 1,000 snaps over those four seasons. He also had 91 rushing attempts for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Ogunbowale was a team captain last season, and coach DeMeco Ryans has repeatedly praised him, according to the report.
David Montgomery and Woody Marks are expected to continue receiving most of the offensive snaps at running back. British Brooks could also remain ahead of Ogunbowale in the weekly order, limiting the returning veteran's immediate offensive role. The reason for the signing was not clear.
The report cited a possible need to prepare for an injury or a desire for experienced depth and special-teams help. Player injury information for Week 4 was not expected until after Wednesday's practice.
