Free-agent cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) was fully cleared for football activities earlier in April, his doctor informed teams in a letter. Howard is currently a free agent and battled a foot injury last year that limited him to 13 games with the Miami Dolphins. In those 13 games, he had 45 tackles (36 solo), an interception and 12 passes defended. Now that the 30-year-old defensive back appears to be fully healthy, he should be able to sign with another team in advance of the 2024 season this fall. The four-time Pro Bowler was a second-round pick by the Dolphins in 2016 out of Baylor and has a total of 331 tackles (258 solo), two sacks, eight tackles for loss, 29 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), 95 passes defended, four forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries (two returned for TDs) in his eight years in Miami.

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Free-agent CB Xavien Howard (foot) had a doctor send NFL teams a letter indicating that he has been cleared for football activities.

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Free-agent CB Xavien Howard (Dolphins) said he is interested in joining the Houston Texans this offseason.

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Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard was officially released Wednesday, March 13.

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Free-agent CB Xavien Howard (Dolphins) said he will not be re-signing with the Dolphins this offseason.

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Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the team is open to bringing back CB Xavien Howard on a new deal. He is expected to be released after the new league year opens March 13, but the team would not see significant savings under the cap unless the move was made after June 1.

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Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard is expected to be released at the start of the new league year, according to sources.

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The Miami Dolphins have declared WR Robbie Chosen, OT Kion Smith, QB Skylar Thompson, TE Tyler Kroft, CB Xavien Howard, S Jevon Holland and CB Cam Smith inactive for Wild Card Weekend.

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Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 11, and has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game. S DeShon Elliott (calf) and S Jevon Holland (knee) did not practice and are listed as questionable. CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee) and OG Liam Eichenberg (ankle, calf) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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Miami Dolphins S DeShon Elliott (calf), S Jevon Holland (knees) and CB Xavien Howard (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 10. OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee), OG Liam Eichenberg (ankle, calf) and CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) were limited during practice. The Dolphins did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) and safeties Jevon Holland (knees) and DeShon Elliott (calf) all missed practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) was limited for a second straight day. Even against a Kansas City Chiefs offense that was down in 2023, Miami's banged-up defense isn't recommended on the road for wild-card weekend on Saturday. Head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that Miami isn't planning for Howard to play this weekend after he also missed Week 18. Eli Apple is going to have to play increased snaps in the secondary. The Dolphins also lost three linebackers to injuries in the regular season finale and will be without their two best pass-rushers against the Chiefs on Saturday night.

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Miami Dolphins OT Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back), S DeShone Elliott (calf), S Jevon Holland (knees) and CB Xavien Howard (foot) did not practice Tuesday, Jan. 9. OL Liam Eichenberg (calf, ankle) and CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) were limited participants at practice.

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The Miami Dolphins have declared RB Raheem Mostert, DB Ethan Bonner, OT Kion Smith, QB Skylar Thompson, WR Jaylen Waddle, TE Tyler Kroft and CB Xavien Howard inactive for Week 18.

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Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb (knee) and CB Xavien Howard (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 5, and have been ruled out for Week 18. LB Jerome Baker (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee), OG Lester Cotton (hip), OG Liam Eichenberg (ankle, calf), S Jevon Holland (knees), OG Robert Hunt (hamstring), OT Austin Jackson (oblique), LB David Long Jr. (knee), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), LB Duke Riley (ankle), DT Zach Sieler (illness) and QB Mike White (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb (knee) and CB Xavien Howard (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 4. OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee), LB Jerome Baker (knee), OG Lester Cotton (hip), OG Liam Eichenberg (ankle, calf), S Jevon Holland (knees), OG Robert Hunt (hamstring), OT Austin Jackson (oblique), LB David Long Jr. (knee) and LB Duke Riley (ankle) were limited during practice. CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), DE Zach Sieler (illness) and QB Mike White (shoulder) fully participated in practice.

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Miami Dolphins OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee), LB Bradley Chubb (knee), CB Xavien Howard (foot) and DE Zach Sieler (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 3. LB Jerome Baker (knee), OG Lester Cotton (hip), OG Liam Eichenberg (ankle, calf), S Jevon Holland (knees), OG Robert Hunt (hamstring), OT Austin Jackson (oblique), LB David Long Jr. (knee) and LB Duke Riley (ankle) were limited during practice. CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) fully participated in practice.

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) left the Week 17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens early on Sunday in the first quarter with a foot injury, and head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that he's "not planning" to have Howard for their AFC East title game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 18. "The good news on 'X' is that it doesn't look like it will require surgery, what we found out today," McDaniel said. "So that was good, and because of that, it's kind of a week-to-week measure. We have to see how he responds. Feet at that position are just tricky. Each person's different so we'll take that with due diligence and press and assess." The Dolphins are in the playoffs regardless, so they will hope that Howard will be available for wild-card weekend in two weeks.

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Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard (foot) is not expected to play in the Week 18 game because of his foot injury but will not need surgery on the injury.

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Miami Dolphins WR Xavien Howard (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.

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Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 29, and has been ruled out for Week 17. OG Robert Hunt (hamstring) was limited during practice but is listed as doubtful. OG Lester Cotton (hip), OG Liam Eichenberg (ankle, calf), S Jevon Holland (knees), CB Xavien Howard (hip, thumb), OT Austin Jackson (oblique) and CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. WR Robbie Chosen (concussion) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (wrist) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

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