Howard (knee) is active Sunday against the Jets.
Howard missed Week 17 against the Patriots, but he'll return to play Week 18. The veteran corner's return should be good news for the Miami secondary, as they work to secure a win over the Jets and a playoff spot.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Ruled out for Week 17
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Howard (knee) is among Miami's inactives for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Howard was questionable heading into Sunday after logging a limited practice session Thursday and sitting out entirely Friday. He evidently didn't progress enough over the weekend to play against New England and will consequently miss his second game of the campaign. Kader Kohou and Justin Bethel could each see more work in Howard's absence.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Added to injury report
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Howard (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Howard logged a full practice Wednesday, so this is technically a late-week downgrade for the veteran corner. Whether this was a veteran's rest day or Howard suffered some kind of injury the previous day remains unknown. His practice status for Friday should shed better light on his potential availability for Sunday's pivotal game with the Patriots.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Returns fumble for TD on Sunday
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Howard didn't record any tackles in Sunday's Week 12 win over Houston, but he returned a fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Howard failed to log a tackle for the first time this season, but he still had a big impact on the outcome. The Baylor alum scooped up a Jordan Akins fumble in the second period and ran untouched to the end zone to extend the Dolphins' lead to 27-0. Howard also logged a pass defense in the victory.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Ready for action
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Howard (groin) is active Week 8 agains the Lions.
Howard missed enough practice time to warrant a questionable tag this week, but he'll end up suiting up for what is presumed to be his regular starting role. While a solid asset for the Dolphins, Howard's utility as an IDP continues to be limited in 2022 due to a lack of targets his way.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Questionable for Sunday
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Howard (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
After not practicing Wednesday due to a lingering groin injury, Howard logged back-to-back limited sessions and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff. If Howard is ultimately ruled out, Justin Bethel, Kader Kohou and Keion Crossen would all be candidates for increased roles.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Active against Steelers
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Howard (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Howard was questionable for Sunday's matchup after he was a limited participant during Friday's practice session, but he'll be able to play through his groin injury for a second consecutive week. He tallied three solo tackles and a pass defense during last week's loss to the Vikings.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Cleared for Week 6
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Howard (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
As expected, Howard will return to action Week 6 after being inactive for the Dolphins' Week 5 loss to the Jets due to the groin issue. He'll likely be tasked will trying to slow down Vikings standout receiver Justin Jefferson.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Won't play Sunday
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Howard (groin) is inactive Sunday against the Jets.
Howard aggravated a groin issue in Week 4's loss to the Bengals, then he was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday. He returned in limited fashion Friday, however the 29-year-old is still not ready to compete. His absence will be a blow to the Dolphins secondary, while Kader Kohou and Keion Crossen will likely be looking at extra opportunity.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Labeled as questionable for Sunday
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Howard (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Set to be reevaluated Monday
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Howard (groin) will be reevaluated when the Dolphins return to their facility Monday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
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.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Back in action
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Howard (cramps) returned to Sunday's game against the Bills, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Howard took a brief visit to the locker room, after he dealt 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.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Active for Week 3
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Howard (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Questionable for Week 3
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Howard (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
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.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Contract questions loom
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The Dolphins and Howard may need to revisit contract discussions this offseason, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
Howard requested a trade last offseason but agreed to play under a restructured contract for the 2021 season, in which he notched 50 tackles (39 solo), one sack, 16 pass breakups and five interceptions. Though Howard didn't reach a double-digit INT mark after doing so in 2020, he remains one of the clear top cornerbacks in the NFL and still proved an impact player with two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two defensive touchdowns. Miami will likely need to offer Howard a more tantalizing contract in order to keep the Pro Bowler on the roster, a decision which the Dolphins will need to balance against a number of other key free-agency questions.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Snags another INT
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Howard had two tackles (one solo), one pass breakup and one interception during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Howard has recorded an interception in back-to-back games, giving him four picks on the season. While the star cornerback isn't close to matching last season's mark of 10 interceptions, he remains the pillar of Miami's defense and could be primed to close out the year strong. After the Dolphins' bye, Howard will get a chance to perform against Zach Wilson and the Jets in Week 15.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Cleared for Week 7
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Howard (groin/shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The pair of injuries sidelined Howard for last week's loss to the Jaguars and limited him in practices Wednesday through Friday, but he'll be able to gut it out and suit up Sunday. Expect Howard to spend most of the game covering Atlanta's top wideout, Calvin Ridley.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Absent from Thursday's practice
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Howard (shoulder/groin) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Howard has been unable to take the practice field for two consecutive days as he continues to deal with shoulder and groin injuries. He'll presumably need to practice in some capacity Friday if he hopes to play Sunday against the Jaguars.
Howard and the Dolphins agreed Sunday to a restructured contract that will include additional money and guarantees, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
In most cases, players agree to restructured deals to lower their cap number and make their contracts more tenable for teams, but according to Garafolo, Howard -- who signed a five-year, $76.5 million extension in May 2019 -- is believed to be the first player with at least four years remaining on his contract to have more money and guarantees tacked on to his deal. At least for the upcoming season, Howard's restructured deal is expected to quell the cornerback's desire to be traded elsewhere. The 28-year-old is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he led the NFL in interceptions (10) en route to earning a spot on the All-Pro team for the second time in his career.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Back at practice
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Howard (ankle) is present at the Dolphins' Saturday practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Howard was sidelined at Friday's practice due to an ankle injury, but it looks like the issue is not too serious. Barring any setbacks, look for the team's No. 1 cornerback to fully participate in the team's Saturday activities.
