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Saints' Jordan Howden: Leading tackler for NOLA
Jordan Howden registered eight tackles (four solo) during Thursday's 33-10 loss to the Broncos.Howden got his second straight start at strong safety while Will Harris (hamstring) remains on IR. Howden has played every single snap over those two starts and has accumulated 19 tackles (seven solo). The New Orleans Saints will get additional rest ahead of their next game against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Racks up 11 stops in start
Jordan Howden recorded 11 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers.Howden moved into a starting role with Will Harris (hamstring) placed on IR on Saturday. Howden played every snap against Tampa Bay and finished with a career-high tackle total. The 24-year-old will likely continue to see extended opportunity, at least in the short term, with Harris out at least three more weeks.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: First interception of career Sunday
Jordan Howden registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 47-10 win over Carolina.Howden picked off quarterback Bryce Young on the fourth play of the third quarter on a pass intended for Adam Thielen. It was the first interception of Howden's career, and that turnover led to an Alvin Kamara one-yard touchdown run nine plays later. Howden played 44 of the New Orleans Saints' 59 defensive snaps, as New Orleans rested most of its starters in the second half with a comfortable lead. Howden and the Saints' secondary have a much tougher challenge coming up as they travel to Dallas to face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys in Week 2.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Sees solid playing time
Jordan Howden appeared in 16 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 43 tackles, including one sack, and five passes defended.Howden provided some solid value during his 2023 rookie campaign. The fifth-round pick out of Minnesota was one of the primary fill-ins for starting strong safety Marcus Maye (shoulder), who was sidelined for the final six games of the year. Howden played at least 95 percent of defensive snaps in seven games, though he played 43 percent or less of defensive snaps in his other nine appearances. He'll look to work his way into a more full-time role in 2024.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Ready for Sunday
Jordan Howden (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.The rookie safety out of Minnesota was able to practice in full Friday after beginning the week with a DNP, making it seem as if he's been able to move past his illness. Howden has seen his role grow throughout the year, and in his 14 appearances thus far, he's recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, while also deflecting five passes and forcing one fumble.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Returns to practice Thursday
Jordan Howden (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.It's a step in the right direction for Howden after he could not participate at Wednesday's practice. If he's able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he will likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Dominant versus Carolina
Jordan Howden logged 10 tackles (eight solo), with a sack, a pass deflection and a forced fumble in New Orleans' 28-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.Howden had the best performance of his young career Sunday, setting a new season-high in tackles as well as logging his first sack. The rookie fifth-round pick will look to build off this strong performance in the team's upcoming game against the Giants.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Set to start Sunday
Jordan Howden is practicing in starting safety Marcus Maye's spot during pregame warmups, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.Maye is out with a shoulder injury. Howden has played in 10 games this year and started three, recording 17 tackles and three passes defensed.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Full participant Wednesday
Jordan Howden (finger) was able to log a full practice Wednesday.Howden looks like he'll be set to return to the field Sunday versus New England after he missed the New Orleans Saints' Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers due to a finger injury. The 23-year-old will be back in his starting role at strong safety, pushing Ugo Amadi back to the bench.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Won't suit up vs. Bucs
Jordan Howden (finger) is out for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, John DeShazier of the New Orleans Saints' official site reports.Howden will have to sit out at least one game as he deals with a finger injury he apparently sustained in Week 3 at Green Bay. Ugo Amadi could see an increase in reps as long as Howden remains out.