HERALD: ‘Absolutely a chance’ Dolphins corner Xavien Howard plays against Ravens

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Xavien Howard could make his long-awaited return this week.

The Dolphins’ rookie cornerback hasn’t played since late September. But after practicing all three days last week, he again worked on a limited basis Wednesday and could suit up Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
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“There's absolutely a chance,” Dolphins coach Adam Gase said Wednesday. “Once again, we're going to be smart. He hasn't played in a while.”

The Dolphins have been incredibly cautious with Howard, who injured the same meniscus twice in three months. He needed surgery each time.

During his rehab, the Dolphins have weighed the short-term benefit of having him on the field for their stretch run against the long-term risk of bringing him back too soon. The latter consideration has won out, and Howard has been a spectator on Sundays for the past two months.

That could change this week if Howard responds well in practice.
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“We were able to do some competitive things with him,” Gase said. “I'm excited to see when we can get him in a real game. At the same time, we're going to be smart.”

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[DolfanISS]

Anything helps even if it's spot duty at first.

 

[PhinFan1968]

I like the approach considering the frequency of those injuries...hurry up and wait.

 

[Fin Thirteen]

Id be amazed if he starts. I bet he'll be suited up and ready to take snaps if needed.

 

[stephins87]

Get healthy at the right time, we need it for this last run

 

[Ruckus45]

I'd be happy to have 10-15 snaps out of him in this game. Could be the difference in a close game

 

[Superself]

I think Howard will start. Seems he has been practicing full speed.


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[Haddaway]

If he somehow miraculously can start, then I think our chances of winning this game just rose above 50%.

 

[finitis23]

For those with more knowledge than I have, is there any chance that Howard could be a decent or bettter slot option than McCain?

 

[Liphinphan]

If he somehow miraculously can start, then I think our chances of winning this game just rose above 50%.

Vance Joseph said Howard is not ready and not playing this week....probably another week or two

 

[NBP81]

Vance Joseph said Howard is not ready and not playing this week....probably another week or two

When did he say that?

 

[Liphinphan]

When did he say that?

Today's coaches PC

 

[Fintastic2124]

It sounds to me that Howard is healthy, but they're trying to get him back into playing shape