Impact The Bengals' secondary has been a disaster this season, and yet they weren't able/willing to sign Howard, who wasn't signed as a free agent this spring in part due to a foot injury.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
XAVIEN HOWARD
45 TCKL •
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45 TCKL
1 INT
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Worked out by Bengals Howard was worked out by the Bengals this week, though they didn't come to an agreement with him, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Ryan Tannehill, Xavien Howard, Patrick Peterson are among NFL's notable free agents
Joe Flacco watched football from his couch last season before joining the Cleveland Browns in November, leading them to the playoffs and earning the AP Comeback Player of the Year...AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ex-Dolphins CB Xavien Howard: I would 'love' to play for hometown Texans
One of the best remaining NFL free agents, veteran cornerback Xavien Howard is eyeing his hometown Texans, saying "I've had it tatted on me....MARCH 22
Released with failed physical Howard (foot) was released by the Dolphins on Wednesday with a failed physical and post-June 1 designation.
Impact This move was expected after the Dolphins informed Howard in February that he would be released at the start of the league year. Once healthy, Howard will likely be in high demand, as the 30-year-old cornerback is a four-time Pro Bowler and has posted at least 12 passes defensed in six of the past seven seasons.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey seemingly shades Vic Fangio after Xavien Howard release
Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey seemingly shaded former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio after the release of Xavien Howard.FEBRUARY 24
Will Vikings have interest in ex-Dolphins Xavien Howard, Emmanuel Ogbah? Howard and Ogbah played under Brian Flores in Miami.
FEBRUARY 23 • KANSASCITY.COM
Will Vikings have interest in ex-Dolphins Xavien Howard, Emmanuel Ogbah? Howard and Ogbah played under Brian Flores in Miami.
FEBRUARY 23 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Informed of release The Dolphins informed Howard (foot) that he will be released at the start of the league year, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact For the first time in his eight-year NFL career, Howard is expected to have to look for a new home this offseason. This move, along with the expected release of Emmanuel Ogbah, will save Miami roughly $32 million in cap space. The former First-Team All-Pro cornerback was able to log 45 total tackles, 12 pass deflections and one interception across 13 outings last season, and he's expected to attract significant interest once he hits the open market, per Garafolo.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins to Release Xavien Howard Howard is the longest-tenured player on the Miami Dolphins roster
FEBRUARY 23 • SUNHERALD.COM
Dolphins have three weeks to make a decision on Xavien Howard before $7 million gets committed to the cornerback Xavien Howard is working his way back from a left foot fracture, running and cutting three weeks before Dolphins have a decision to make on...
FEBRUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chris Perkins: I'd keep Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard this season, even with his $25.9 million cap hit Xavien Howard pairs with Jalen Ramsey to form a potentially game-changing duo for Miami. Chris Perkins says it’s worth the salary-cap hit to...
JANUARY 19 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Breaking Down the Final Wild-Card Dolphins-Chiefs Injury Report Xavien Howard was the only Dolphins player ruled out for the playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium
JANUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard sidelined by foot injury With cornerback Xavien Howard sidelined by a foot injury Eli Apple and Kader Kohou played a more prominent role for Dolphins defense
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard sidelined by foot injury With cornerback Xavien Howard sidelined by a foot injury Eli Apple and Kader Kohou played a more prominent role for Dolphins defense
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Will suit up at Baltimore Howard (hip) is active for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
Impact Howard was a limited participant at practice throughout the week leading up to Sunday's game, but he'll ultimately be available. He and Jalen Ramsey will look to slow down MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson in Week 17.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play Howard (hip) is active Sunday against the Cowboys.
Impact Howard closed out the week with back-to-back limited practices, paving the way for him to play Week 16. The veteran's ability to play should be good news for the Miami secondary.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses practice Wednesday Howard (hip) did not participate at the Dolphins' practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Howard was unavailable for Miami's victory over the Jets in Week 15 due to a hip injury and he opened this week on the sidelines again at practice. The cornerback will have two more chances to return to the field before Sunday's matchup with Dallas.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not suiting up Week 15 Howard (hip) is inactive for Sunday's AFC East clash against the Jets.
Impact Howard is dealing with a hip injury that resulted in a DNP/LP/LP practice progression during Week 15 prep. He entered the weekend deemed questionable but ultimately will miss his third game of the season. In Howard's absence, Nik Needham could be pressed into a significant role.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 15 Howard (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Impact Howard was estimated as a DNP Wednesday, but logged back-to-back limited practice sessions to end the week. He has 41 tackles (33 solo) and one interception in 11 games this season.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
The star cornerback duo of Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard has the Dolphins secondary rolling
The Miami Dolphins have seen vast improvement from their defense over the course of the season thanks in part to the success of the star cornerback duo of Xavien Howard and Jalen R...DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Xavien Howard's Deflection Sparks Jerome Baker's INT Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard's deflection sparks an interception by Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
NFL Week 11 odds, predictions, best bets, including Dolphins, Cardinals to cover
Jason McIntyre breaks down his best bets for the NFL Week 11 slate, including the intriguing Steelers-Browns and Cardinals-Texans matchups.NOVEMBER 17, 2023
CB Xavien Howard and LT Terron Armstead active for Dolphins against Chiefs in Germany
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard and left tackle Terron Armstead are active for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City ChiefsNOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited Wednesday Howard (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Howard has missed the Dolphins' last two games, but the limited practice to start the week is a good sign regarding his potential availability for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. With Jalen Ramsey debuting last week, Howard's return will further bolster Miami's secondary. Howard has one interception and four pass breakups this season.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Howard (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Howard has missed the Dolphins' last two games, but the limited practice to start the week is a good sign regarding his potential availability for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. With Jalen Ramsey debuting last week, Howard's return will further bolster Miami's secondary. Howard has one interception and four pass breakups this season.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
