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Xavien Howard: Checks in with Bengals
Xavien Howard worked out with the Bengals this week but didn't agree to a contract, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.The Cincinnati secondary has been a disaster this season, but they weren't able or willing to bring aboard Howard, who wasn't signed as a free agent this spring in part due to a foot injury. Howard is ostensibly healthy now, and the 31-year-old could find an opportunity with a playoff-contending team looking to add an experienced cornerback for the stretch run.
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Xavien Howard: Moves past foot injury
Xavien Howard (foot) was fully cleared for football activities earlier this month, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.With his doctor giving him a clean bill of health after the cornerback was slowed by a foot issue late in the 2023 season, Howard -- who is currently a free agent -- should soon catch on with another team. Prior to missing Miami's last two contests (Week 18 and the team's wild-card loss to Kansas City), Howard recorded 45 tackles and one interception in 13 games.
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Xavien Howard: Released with failed physical
The Dolphins released Xavien Howard (foot) on Wednesday with a failed physical and post-June 1 designation.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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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Informed of release
The Miami Dolphins informed Xavien Howard (foot) on Friday that he will be released at the start of the league year, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.For the first time in his eight-year NFL career, Howard is expected to have to look for a new home this offseason. Howard's release, along with the expected release of Emmanuel Ogbah, will save Miami roughly $32 million in cap space. The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback finished the 2023 season with 45 total tackles, 12 passes defensed and one interception across 13 outings. He's expected to attract significant interest once he hits the open market, per Garafolo.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Injury revealed
Xavien Howard was dealing with a foot sprain, which forced him to miss the Miami Dolphins' final two games, including Saturday's wild-card loss to the Chiefs, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.Howard won't need surgery to repair his foot and should be ready for offseason activities. Beasley notes that the Baylor product doesn't seem inclined to take a pay cut, which could make him a candidate to be cut this spring.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Won't play at Kansas City
Xavien Howard (foot) is listed as out for Saturday's game at Kansas City, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Howard was not able to practice at all during the week, so it comes as no surprise that he'll miss the Miami Dolphins' wild-card game. In his absence, Eli Apple projects to see an increased workload against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Unlikely to play Saturday
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that the Miami Dolphins are not planning for Xavien Howard (foot) to suit up for Saturday's wild-card game at Kansas City, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.Howard sat out of Miami's season finale due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 17 at Baltimore, and now it looks like he'll have to miss the wild-card round as well. If that indeed comes to pass, Eli Apple would probably be in line for increased snaps Saturday.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Ruled out for Week 18
Xavien Howard (foot) won't play Sunday against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Miami Dolphins' official site reports.Howard's absence for the regular-season finale comes as little surprise after he was carted off the field with the foot injury in the Dolphins' Week 17 loss to the Ravens. On the bright side, Howard's injury won't require surgery, so he still has a chance to return during the postseason. Miami has clinched a playoff berth regardless of the outcome of the Week 18 game.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Not expected to play Week 18
Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that Xavien Howard (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 18, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.The good news for Howard is that, per McDaniel, the foot injury does not require surgery. The obvious bad news is that Howard is expected to miss the regular-season finale against the Bills, a game where the winner clinches the AFC East title. When Howard left Sunday's game against the Ravens, Eli Apple got extended playing time at corner. He would be the likely candidate to start alongside Jalen Ramsey for Week 18 if Howard doesn't play.
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Dolphins' Xavien Howard: Won't return at Baltimore
Xavien Howard (foot) is out for the rest of Sunday's game at Baltimore, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.Howard was carted off the field in the first half after sustaining a foot injury, and now he'll be out for the rest of the day. Eli Apple should continue to see an expanded role in Howard's stead.
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