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2021 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1@NE
Win, 17-16
8.50
2BUF
Loss, 0-35
6.50
3@LV
Loss, 28-31
3.50
4IND
Loss, 17-27
5.50
5@TB
Loss, 17-45
4.00
6@JAX
Loss, 20-23
0.00
7ATL
Loss, 28-30
7.00
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9HOU
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10BAL
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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12CAR
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13NYG
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15NYJ
TBDGet Tickets
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16@NO
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
0.00
17@TEN
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18NE
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1@NE,
W 17-16
4--118.50
2BUF,
L 0-35
1-1--6.50
3@LV,
L 28-31
2----3.50
4IND,
L 17-27
4----5.50
5@TB,
L 17-45
2----4.00
6@JAX,
L 20-23
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7ATL,
L 28-30
2-1--7.00
8@BUF,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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9HOU,
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10BAL,
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11@NYJ,
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12CAR,
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13NYG,
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15NYJ,
TBDGet Tickets
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16@NO,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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17@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18NE,
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  • Cleared for Week 7

    Howard (groin/shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Looks on track to play

    Howard (shoulder/groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: After sitting out the Week 6 loss to the Jaguars due to the pair of injuries, Howard managed limited participation in practices Wednesday through Friday. The cornerback has seemingly avoided any setbacks in the process, so he looks like he'll avoid the inactive list ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Howard will likely spend most of the day shadowing top Atlanta wideout Calvin Ridley, who is returning from a one-game absence of his own.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 6:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Week 7 status uncertain

    Howard (shoulder/groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Howard missed last week's loss to the Jaguars due to the two injuries but was able to practice on a limited basis throughout the week. With fellow cornerbacks Noah Igbinoghene (knee) and Byron Jones (Achilles/groin) both questionable as well, Miami's beat-up secondary could have a hard time containing Atlanta's passing game. Top Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will be an especially appealing fantasy option if Howard ultimately sits out.

    Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 12:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined for London game

    Howard (shoulder/groin) won't play against the Jaguars in London on Sunday, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: A matchup with mistake-prone rookie Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence would have presented a great opportunity for Howard to pad his interception total, but the standout cornerback will instead sit out across the pond. Howard will look to heal up from his pair of injuries in time to retake the field against the Falcons in Week 7.

    Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Absent from Thursday's practice

    Howard (shoulder/groin) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with injuries

    Howard (shoulder/groin) did not practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Howard is the pillar of Miami's secondary and arguably of the team's entire defense, so he can scarcely afford to miss time. His status will need to be monitored during the final two practices of the week and leading up to Sunday's game in Jacksonville.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First INT of 2021

    Howard managed two tackles (one solo), two pass breakups and one interception during Sunday's 35-0 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Howard was one of the lone bright spots on the field for Miami during Sunday's divisional blowout loss. The star cornerback has already more than proven his worth after an offseason that featured a drawn out contract dispute, as in Week 1 he forced and recovered a game-winning fumble versus New England.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Resolves contract dispute

    Howard and the Dolphins agreed Sunday to a restructured contract that will include additional money and guarantees, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: 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.…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 8 at 6:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Howard (ankle) is present at the Dolphins' Saturday practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Aug 7 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Fails to practice Monday

    Howard (ankle) didn't participate in Monday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard has been dealing with an ankle injury and recently had a setback that kept him out of Monday's session, per Salguero. It wouldn't be surprising to see the team proceed with caution with their top corner this early in August.

    Published: Mon, Aug 2 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves practice field early

    Howard (undisclosed) logged an early departure at Thursday's practice due to injury, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard left practice due to an apparently minor injury after participating in warmups, according to Beasley. Given the context that Howard officially requested a trade just three days ago, it seems likely that he'd err on the side of caution in any situation involving his health. Unless the Dolphins give further word, it can probably be assumed that the star cornerback is only dealing with something minor.

    Published: Thu, Jul 29 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially requests trade

    Howard has officially requested to be traded by the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Howard reported Tuesday morning for the start of training camp, but he's unhappy with the lack of progress toward a new contract and indicated he doesn't believe the team is negotiating in good faith. He inked a five-year, $75.25 million extension in May 2019 that temporarily made him the highest paid corner in the league, though he's since been passed by multiple players and is unhappy with the four remaining years on the deal. At the close of the statement Howard said, "Until that trade…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 27 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shows up for camp

    Howard reported Tuesday morning for the start of Dolphins training camp, ESPN's Cameron Wolfe reports.

    Analysis: Howard signed a five-year, $75.25 million extension in May 2019, temporarily becoming the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. He's since been passed by a handful of players, including teammate Byron Jones, and now is asking for a new contract despite having four years remaining on his current deal. Howard does have an argument after leading the NFL in pass defenses (20) and interceptions (10) last season, but he's opted against prolonging his holdout from June minicamp.

    Published: Tue, Jul 27 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Skipping minicamp

    Howard won't report to mandatory minicamp while attempting to secure a new contract, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old inked a five-year, $75 million extension in May 2019 and has four years remaining on that deal, but he's seeking a raise after earning All-Pro honors in 2020 while recording 10 interceptions and allowing a 53.0 passer rating when targeted. Teammate Byron Jones is one of five cornerbacks in the league with a higher average annual salary, and Howard wants to be higher up that list following a stellar season. He could be fined up to $93,000 if he sits out the full minicamp, though…read more

    Published: Tue, Jun 15 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Manages double-digit INTs in 2020

    Howard recorded 51 tackles (40 solo), 20 defended passes, 10 interceptions and one forced fumble across 16 games in 2020.

    Analysis: Howard earned first team All-Pro honors for his outstanding play in 2020, as he notched career-best marks in terms of tackles and interceptions while also leading the NFL in passes defensed. The 27-year-old only allowed a 53.0 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks who targeted him, per Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site, the best mark among all cornerbacks in the league (minimum 40 targets). Howard and Byron Jones will return as one of the NFL's most formidable cornerback tandems…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Booted from Week 13 game

    Howard was ejected from Sunday's matchup against the Bengals for throwing a punch, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 Buffalo reports.

    Analysis: Howard and Tyler Boyd were both ejected after throwing punches at one another late in the second quarter. Boyd registered a 72-yard receiving touchdown in the first quarter, while Howard ended his afternoon with four tackles, an interception and a pass deflection.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads league in INTs

    Howard recorded one tackle, two defended passes and one interception during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Howard has now recorded one interception in each of his last four contests, tying Kendall Fuller for the league lead. He's also gone back-to-back games without allowing a catch on eight combined targets. As Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports, Howard leads the league with 16 interceptions since December 2017, despite having missed 15 games in that span. He'll look to continue solidifying his reputation as the league's top ball hawk versus the Rams in Week 8.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Thursday's game

    Howard (knee) practiced in full Wednesday and doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Jaguars, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard played through this knee issue last week against the Bills, and his presence will be vital Thursday with fellow cornerback Byron Jones (groin/Achilles) ruled out.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited on practice estimate

    Howard (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard entered Week 2 with this knee injury but played all 60 defensive snaps regardless, so barring a setback, he should be ready for Thursday's matchup versus the Jaguars. Through two games, Howard has notched four tackles.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to rock

    Howard (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's divisional contest against the Bills, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard upgraded to a full practice slate Friday after having begun the week with back-to-back limited showings. Fellow starting cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) has also successfully shed his injury tag ahead of Sunday's matchup.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Howard (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: Howard was recovering from knee surgery heading into the season opener but ultimately suited up in Week 1. His limitations Wednesday were likely precautionary, but Howard's practice participation throughout the week is still worth monitoring.

    Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Avoids injury report

    Howard (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's season opener in New England, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: Howard was limited throughout training camp while rehabbing from December knee surgery, but his complete lack of an injury status for Week 1 serves to shed any lingering concerns about his health. The 27-year-old will suit up alongside Byron Jones (Achilles) versus New England to form arguably the most formidable cornerback duo in the league.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice Wednesday

    Howard (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice session, Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: While it's not ideal to see Howard listed on Miami's first injury report of the season, his ability to participate puts him on track to likely suit up against the Patriots in Week 1. Keep an eye on Howard's participation Thursday and continue to consider him questionable for now.

    Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Howard (knee) is participating in Tuesday's practice session, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: Though the extent of Howard's participation can't be determined, it's encouraging to see the star cornerback return to practice in some capacity. Wednesday's first official injury report of the season should provide further insight into Howard's standing ahead of Sunday's divisional tilt against New England.

    Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Uncertain about season opener

    Howard (knee) said he is feeling good but is unsure if he'll be ready for Week 1's matchup versus the Patriots, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard underwent surgery in December, and although it was considered just a knee scope, the cornerback is still feeling the effects. While he's in danger of missing the season opener, Howard shouldn't be out too much longer. If he's forced to miss time, however, rookie Noah Igbinoghene will likely start in his place in base defense.

    Published: Sun, Sep 6 at 8:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress

    Coach Brian Flores said Thursday that Howard (knee) is "trending in the right direction," Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Howard was activated off both the PUP and reserve/COVID-19 lists last week, so it's encouraging to see that he's made progress in practice. The 27-year-old will occupy a starting spot at cornerback opposite Byron Jones when healthy, and it looks like he's trending in the right direction for the Week 1 matchup against the Patriots on Sept. 13.

    Published: Thu, Sep 3 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status uncertain for opener

    Howard's (knee) status for the Dolphins' Week 1 matchup with the Patriots is up in the air as of now, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Howard was recently activated off both the reserve/COVID-19 and active/physically unable to perform lists and will need some time to get int game-ready condition. Coach Brian Flores indicated Howard still needs to work on his fundamentals and technique before he is fully integrated back into the swing of things. The 27-year-old is expected to start opposite Byron Jones at cornerback this season.

    Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated Thursday

    Howard (knee) was officially activated off the reserve/COVID-19 and active/physically unable to perform lists Thursday.

    Analysis: Howard was permitted to be at the team facility since Saturday, but he'll now have the opportunity to take the field for the first time during training camp. It's been almost eight months since the cornerback underwent knee surgery, yet he remains far from a lock for Week 1.

    Published: Thu, Aug 27 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from reserve list

    Howard (knee) was activated from the COVID-19 reserve list and permitted to be in the team facility Saturday, Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Howard can now rejoin his teammates at practice, though his status for Week 1 is still murky, as he remains on the PUP list with a knee injury. The cornerback worked out on a stationary bike Saturday.

    Published: Sat, Aug 22 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not a lock for Week 1

    Coach Brian Flores is non-committal about the chances of Howard (knee) being ready for the beginning of the 2020 season, Barry Jackson and Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald report.

    Analysis: Howard, who has spent the last seven days on the reserve/COVID-19 list, is also recovering from December knee surgery. The 27-year-old has proven to be one of the best cornerbacks in the league when healthy, but he's missed 24 games across the first four years of his NFL career. In the event that Howard is unable to suit up against New England in Week 1, rookie first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene and Nik Needham would be candidates to start opposite Byron Jones.

    Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on COVID-19 list

    Howard (knee) has been placed on the Dolphins' reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: Howard, who was already on the team's PUP list with a knee issue, has also either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into close contact with someone who has. When he's available to the team, Howard is expected to suit up alongside Byron Jones to form arguably the toughest cornerback duo in the league.

    Published: Tue, Aug 11 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Facing uncertain timeline

    Coach Brian Flores declined to put a timetable on Howard (knee) returning to the field Wednesday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Howard had knee surgery more than seven months ago and was placed on the PUP list Tuesday. His five-year, $76.5 million contract is one of the largest in the league for a cornerback, but he's missed 24 games through four seasons, including 11 last year alone. It isn't clear if the Dolphins expect Howard to be ready for Week 1.

    Published: Wed, Jul 29 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on PUP list

    Howard (knee) has been placed on the Dolphins' Active/PUP list, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: Howard had knee surgery more than seven months ago and at this stage it's unclear when the cornerback will be ready to practice. The 27-year-old ball hawk was limited to just five games last season and has missed 24 games over the first four years of his NFL career since being taken in the second round of the 2016 draft.

    Published: Tue, Jul 28 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Needs healthy campaign

    Howard (knee) should be fully healthy to kick off the 2020 season after having missed a combined 15 games over the last two years, Omar Kelly reports.

    Analysis: Howard offers Miami a dominant corner when healthy, but in four years with the team, he's only managed to put together one full 16-game slate due to recurring knee injuries. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is optimistic that his December procedure will eliminate the lingering pain that limited him to just five games in 2019. If Howard is indeed able to bounce back to his usual Pro Bowl level, he and Byron Jones could combine to form one of the most imposing cornerback tandems in the league in 2020.

    Published: Wed, Jul 1 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear of suspension

    Howard (knee) won't face a suspension after the NFL completed its investigation into his domestic incident from December, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old was arrested for domestic battery and had the charges dropped in February, but until Wednesday, the league was still holding its own investigation into the matter. Howard appeared in only five games in 2019 before undergoing knee surgery shortly after landing on injury reserve. The star cornerback is expected to be healthy in time for the start of the upcoming season.

    Published: Wed, Jun 17 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Under investigation by league

    The NFL has opened an investigation into the arrest of Howard (knee) for domestic battery in December, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: The criminal charges against Howard have been dropped, but the NFL may decide to hand him a suspension under its personal conduct policy. There's no timeline for when the league will decide on the appropriate discipline, but Howard could be looking at a six-game suspension.

    Published: Tue, Feb 25 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets criminal charge dropped

    Criminal charges against Howard (knee) have been dropped, but the NFL can still investigate his December arrest, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

    Analysis: Given that the arrest was for domestic battery, Howard could be looking at a six-game suspension under the NFL's personal conduct policy. The league presumably will investigate the December incident.

    Published: Thu, Feb 6 at 7:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Arrested Sunday night

    Howard (knee) was arrested Sunday and held overnight at the Broward County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office Main Jail on one count of domestic battery, Charles Trainor Jr. of the Miami Herald reports.

    Analysis: Police say Howard pushed his fiancee into a wall during an argument. The Dolphins released an initial statement acknowledging that they're aware of the situation and won't comment any further until they've gathered more information.

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 8:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes under knife

    Howard underwent surgery on his knee Wednesday, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Howard reportedly had a knee scope done, so he won't be sidelined as long as if he'd required a reconstructive surgery. Coach Brian Flores nonetheless said that it's too early in the process to estimate whether Howard will be ready for OTAs, according to Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post. The 2016 second-round pick notched 17 tackles (12 solo), four defended passes and one interception across five contests in 2019.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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