Stingy, aggressive defense has Dolphins in playoff race
The Miami Dolphins have gotten good at getting in the way, which is a big changeNOVEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press
XAVIEN HOWARD
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Miami Dolphins emphatically deny Xavien Howard is being shopped There was a report that the Miami Dolphins were shopping Xavien Howard. It was wrong. On Tuesday, a report surfaced that the Miami Dolphins...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • PHINPHANATIC.COM
Dolphins Deny Fielding Offers for Xavien Howard The Miami Dolphins issued a statement pushing back against a published report they were fielding trade offers for 2018 Pro Bowl cornerback X...
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • SI.COM
Dallas, Washington renew NFC East rivalry after name change
NFC East rivals Dallas and Washington meet for the first time without it being the Cowboys against the RedskinsOCTOBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Dolphins reach bye week at .500 for 1st time under Flores
They don’t throw parades for teams that are 3-3, not even the Miami DolphinsOCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press
Leads league in INTs Howard recorded one tackle, two defended passes and one interception during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Jets.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 6
NFL Today, Week 6OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press
Xavien Howard Pitches Another Shutout, Dolphins Defense Joins Him The Dolphins cornerback has been targeted eight times combined in the last two games without allowing a reception as the Dolphins shutout th...
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Dolphins CB Xavien Howard officially back after another interception The Miami Dolphins have enjoyed having cornerback Xavien Howard available and at their disposal for each of Miami’s first five games this se...
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Xavien Howard Intercepts Jimmy Garoppolo Pass Cornerback Xavien Howard picks off Jimmy Garoppolo for his third interception of 2020.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Fitzpatrick keeps his job as Dolphins QB for another week
At age 37, Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn’t look or play like the prototypical NFL quarterbackSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins-Jaguars features Beard vs 'Stache, Magic vs Mania
It’s the Beard versus the 'Stache in prime timeSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Limited on practice estimate Howard (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins look improved from early 2019 but are still 0-2
So far the Miami Dolphins haven’t been historically bad, which means they’re betterSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Allen reaches career high in passing as Bills beat Dolphins
Josh Allen threw for 417 yards and four touchdowns, both career highs, and the Buffalo Bills beat AFC East rival Miami for the fourth consecutive time 31-28SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Howard (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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 repor...
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No Tua, but Dolphins will rely heavily on rookies in opener
At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s opener, and none of them is named Tua TagovailoaSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press
Limited in practice Wednesday Howard (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice session, Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Howard (knee) is participating in Tuesday's practice session, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins' defense hope to be much better than in '19 opener
It has been a decade since the Miami Dolphins ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in defenseSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress Coach Brian Flores said Thursday that Howard (knee) is "trending in the right direction," Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
