Reportedly, the Dolphins will designate Howard as a post-June 1 cut, allowing them to make significant salary cap savings. The veteran was set to have a $25.9 million cap hit in 2024, but now Miami will instead save $18.5 million. They will also incur an $11.5 million dead cap in each of the next two seasons. 

The Dolphins drafted Howard in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft, and he has since established himself as one of the most productive corners in the league. He received a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2020, earned four Pro Bowl nods, and led the league in interceptions twice. His 29 interceptions since entering the league are behind only Denver Broncos’ Justin Simmons over the course of the past eight seasons.

Xavien Howard’s huge cap hit isn’t the only reason why the Dolphins are moving on from him. Howard’s production has been declining, as he only combined for two interceptions in the past two seasons. Additionally, Miami boosted its secondary last year by acquiring star corner Jalen Ramsay and drafting South Carolina’s cornerback Cam Smith in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Dolphins are expected to continue making roster moves to get financial flexibility. Shortly after Howard’s release was reported, the franchise announced it was releasing veteran linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah.

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Howard inked a five-year, $76.5 million deal with $46 million guaranteed. This deal, which keeps the 25-year-old in Miami through 2024, will make him the highest-paid CB in the league.

Xavien Howard entered the league in 2016 when Dolphins took him in the second round of the NFL draft. After an injury-riddled rookie season, in which he played just seven games, Howard bounced back in 2017 and started all 16 games while contributing with 48 tackles, one sack, and four interceptions.

Howard really broke through in 2018, when he recorded league-high seven interceptions while adding 35 tackles and 12 passes defended in just 12 games. He ended up missing final four games of the season with a torn meniscus but still managed to earn Pro Bowl appearance and Second-Team All-Pro honors.

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Reportedly, the Dolphins will designate Howard as a post-June 1 cut, allowing them to make significant salary cap savings. The veteran was set to have a $25.9 million cap hit in 2024, but now Miami will instead save $18.5 million. They will also incur an $11.5 million dead cap in each of the next two seasons. 

The Dolphins drafted Howard in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft, and he has since established himself as one of the most productive corners in the league. He received a First-Team All-Pro selection in 2020, earned four Pro Bowl nods, and led the league in interceptions twice. His 29 interceptions since entering the league are behind only Denver Broncos’ Justin Simmons over the course of the past eight seasons.

Xavien Howard’s huge cap hit isn’t the only reason why the Dolphins are moving on from him. Howard’s production has been declining, as he only combined for two interceptions in the past two seasons. Additionally, Miami boosted its secondary last year by acquiring star corner Jalen Ramsay and drafting South Carolina’s cornerback Cam Smith in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Dolphins are expected to continue making roster moves to get financial flexibility. Shortly after Howard’s release was reported, the franchise announced it was releasing veteran linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah.

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Howard inked a five-year, $76.5 million deal with $46 million guaranteed. This deal, which keeps the 25-year-old in Miami through 2024, will make him the highest-paid CB in the league.

Xavien Howard entered the league in 2016 when Dolphins took him in the second round of the NFL draft. After an injury-riddled rookie season, in which he played just seven games, Howard bounced back in 2017 and started all 16 games while contributing with 48 tackles, one sack, and four interceptions.

Howard really broke through in 2018, when he recorded league-high seven interceptions while adding 35 tackles and 12 passes defended in just 12 games. He ended up missing final four games of the season with a torn meniscus but still managed to earn Pro Bowl appearance and Second-Team All-Pro honors.

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