Xavien Howard
30-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Foot
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
45
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Howard earned his fourth Pro Bowl nod in 2022 despite playing through groin injuries all season, but those accolades don't overshadow the decline in play from a cornerback meant to be one of the league's few true lockdown options. If Howard can return to All-Pro levels, or something close to it when back to full health, pairing him with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and new teammate Jalen Ramsey should guarantee Miami one of the most dominant secondaries in the NFL. Though neither Howard nor Ramsey were statistically themselves in last season there's bounce-back potential for them in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Released with failed physical
The Dolphins released Howard (foot) on Wednesday with a failed physical and post-June 1 designation.
ANALYSIS
The 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.
The 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.
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Measurables Review
How do Xavien Howard's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
7.18 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
31.25 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Headed for release
Howard will be released by the Dolphins in a cost-cutting move, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Howard is the Dolphins' longest-tenured player, and if he's officially jettisoned after June 1, his exit will prompt a savings of $18.5 million for cap-strapped Miami, albeit while also creating roughly $23 million in dead money over the next two seasons. The veteran cornerback, a four-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro, should have a solid market for his services on the open market despite the fact he'll turn 31 in July.
Howard is the Dolphins' longest-tenured player, and if he's officially jettisoned after June 1, his exit will prompt a savings of $18.5 million for cap-strapped Miami, albeit while also creating roughly $23 million in dead money over the next two seasons. The veteran cornerback, a four-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro, should have a solid market for his services on the open market despite the fact he'll turn 31 in July.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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One of the top defensive players in the league, and a true 'lockdown' cornerback, Howard and the Dolphins have finally agreed on a long-term extension. Heading into his age-29 season, Howard will once again line up alongside Byron Jones to form arguably the top cornerback tandem in the NFL, at least when Jones is healthy enough to come off the PUP list. Howard has 15 INTs over the last two seasons.
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Informed of release
The Dolphins informed Howard (foot) on Friday that he will be released at the start of the league year, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Injury revealed
Howard was dealing with a foot sprain, which forced him to miss the Dolphins' final two games, including Saturday's wild-card loss to the Chiefs, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
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Won't play at Kansas City
Howard (foot) is listed as out for Saturday's game at Kansas City, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Unlikely to play Saturday
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that the Dolphins are not planning for Howard (foot) to suit up for Saturday's wild-card game at Kansas City, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
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Ruled out for Week 18
Howard (foot) won't play Sunday against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
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