XAVIEN HOWARD NEWS

Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (groin) inactive for Jets game Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Labeled as questionable for Sunday Howard (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Howard was removed from the team's Week 4 loss to the Bengals after aggravating a groin issue that hindered him at practices ahead of the contest. The star cornerback didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday but returned in a limited fashion Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. If Howard is unable to play, Kader Kohou and Keion Crossen (shoulder) would be candidates for increased roles.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2022 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

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OCTOBER 7, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't practice Wednesday Howard (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Howard left the team's Week 4 loss to the Bengals after aggravating the groin issue that bothered him at practices earlier in the week. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Week 5.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to be reevaluated Monday Howard (groin) will be reevaluated when the Dolphins return to their facility Monday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Howard was forced out of Thursday's loss to the Bengals after he aggravated the groin injury that had bothered him earlier in the week. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that the cornerback's status moving forward would be evaluated when the team returns to Miami. Howard can be considered questionable for Week 5 for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals top Miami 27-15 after injured Tagovailoa carted off

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Thursday Howard suffered a groin injury and is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against Cincinnati.

Impact Howard entered Thursday's matchup listed as questionable with a groin injury but managed to suit up and play through a majority of the game. The corner exited in the third quarter, forcing Nik Needham into the game.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active for TNF Howard (groin) is active for Thursday's matchup against the Bengals.

Impact Howard was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report due to a groin issue that he presumably picked up during the team's Week 3 win over the Bills. He was upgraded to a limited participant during Miami's walk-through sessions the following two days and will be good to go for Thursday's primetime matchup against Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Howard (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bengals, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Howard submitted back-to-back limited sessions after being listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report. If available, he'll draw a tough task in trying to slow down Ja'Marr Chase, but if he's sidelined, that job would likely fall to Nik Needham, while Noah Igbinoghene and Kader Kohou would be candidates for increased roles.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Limited Tuesday Howard (groin) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Howard was a non-participant Monday, so he is seemingly trending in the right direction. Still, the Dolphins only had a walkthrough, so his workload was just an estimation. Some combination of Kader Kohou and Noah Igbinoghene would be in line for increased snaps should he ultimately be unable to go in Thursday's matchup with the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed non-participant Monday Howard (groin/glute) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Howard went to the locker room with cramps during Sunday's game against the Bills but returned to the field shortly after. However, he's still bothered by an injury a day later. If he's unavailable for Thursday's matchup against Cincinnati, Kader Kohou and Noah Igbinoghene would likely take on increased roles for the Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Howard (cramps) returned to Sunday's game against the Bills, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Howard took a brief visit to the locker room, after he delt with cramps during Sunday's contest against Buffalo. Now that he's returned, expect him to continue guarding the tough assignment in covering Stefon Diggs.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Howard (cramps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Howard ran into the team's locker room, as he's apparently dealing with cramps in the warm Miami weather. If he's unable to return, Keion Crossen and Noah Igbinoghene are candidates to take on an expanded role at cornerback for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Buffalo, alongside starter Nik Needham.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 3 Howard (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Howard failed to practice Wednesday with a groin injury, but he was able to return to the field during both of Thursday's and Friday's sessions in a limited fashion. He'll now face the difficult task in covering Stefon Diggs, who's amassed 20 receptions, 270 yards and four touchdowns through Buffalo's first two games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' Terron Armstead, Xavien Howard active; Jordan Poyer out for ailing Bills secondary The Miami Dolphins will have left tackle Terron Armstead and cornerback Xavien Howard available for Sunday’ s matchup of AFC East unbeatens...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Questionable for Week 3 Howard (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Howard logged back-to-back limited practices after sitting out Wednesday, but his availability for Week 3 remains unclear. The All-Pro cornerback's potential absence would be a huge blow to Miami's defense, which faces a difficult task in slowing down Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Thursday Howard (groin) practiced Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Howard sat out Wednesday's practice, but his return to practice Thursday is a promising sign regarding his availability for Sunday's showdown with the Bills. If Howard winds up sidelined or limited, that would be a major blow to a Dolphins defense that will need all hands on deck to try to slow down the Josh Allen-led Buffalo offense.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins see growth in Tagovailoa's confidence

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out of practice Wednesday Howard (groin) did not participate at practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The exact severity of his injury isn't clear, and there's no concrete timetable for Howard's return at the moment. Miami will certainly hope the Pro Bowl corner is available Sunday versus Buffalo, as Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have looked totally unstoppable through the first two weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS