Being patient paid off big time for the Miami Dolphins’ All-Pro corner Xavien Howard. According to multiple reports, Howard signed a new five-year contract with the Dolphins, a record-making deal for a cornerback in NFL history.

Howard already became the league’s highest-paid CB in 2019 when he inked a five-year, $76.5 million contract extension. However, the deal became less great-looking over the next two years due to contracts signed by other players playing in the same position. This prompted the Baylor product to ask for a trade ahead of the 2021 season, saying he doesn’t feel the franchise values him enough.

The Dolphins convinced Howard to stay in Miami by making several tweaks to his deal while promising to re-negotiate this offseason. The 28-year-old player responded with another Pro Bowl season in which he had 50 tackles, 1.0 sacks, 16 passes defended, and five interceptions while scoring his third career touchdown.

In recent weeks, the Dolphins reached out to Howard and his representatives, and the two sides managed to hammer out a new deal. Howard will get $50.69 million in new money while the contract becomes fully guaranteed.

Since entering the league as the Dolphins’ second-round pick in 2016, Xavien Howard has made three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro Teams. He also led the league in interceptions twice. Howard’s career stats include 241 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 71 passes defended, 27 interceptions, and three TDs.

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After a breakout third year with the Miami Dolphins, the team is rewarding cornerback Xavien Howard with a record-breaking deal.

On Thursday, Howard and the Dolphins agreed to a contract that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The deal, which could keep Howard in Miami until the 2023 season, includes $46 million guaranteed.

In total, the total length of the contract is for 5 years and the cornerback could earn up to $76.5 million over its duration.

Howard, who was drafted by the Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft, had a monster year for Miami in 2018. The third-year pro tied for the league lead in interceptions with 7 and was named to the second team All-Pro list.

He also made his first career Pro Bowl, a fitting reward for what was truly an elite season.

Howard was one of the few bright spots in a mediocre Dolphins team that finished the season with a 7-9 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

After signing Howard to a long-term deal, Miami has its defensive star locked up for the foreseeable future and doesn’t have to worry about testing the free agent waters at his position.

It’s a deal that makes Howard a very wealthy man and the Dolphins a very happy franchise.

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Being patient paid off big time for the Miami Dolphins’ All-Pro corner Xavien Howard. According to multiple reports, Howard signed a new five-year contract with the Dolphins, a record-making deal for a cornerback in NFL history.

Howard already became the league’s highest-paid CB in 2019 when he inked a five-year, $76.5 million contract extension. However, the deal became less great-looking over the next two years due to contracts signed by other players playing in the same position. This prompted the Baylor product to ask for a trade ahead of the 2021 season, saying he doesn’t feel the franchise values him enough.

The Dolphins convinced Howard to stay in Miami by making several tweaks to his deal while promising to re-negotiate this offseason. The 28-year-old player responded with another Pro Bowl season in which he had 50 tackles, 1.0 sacks, 16 passes defended, and five interceptions while scoring his third career touchdown.

In recent weeks, the Dolphins reached out to Howard and his representatives, and the two sides managed to hammer out a new deal. Howard will get $50.69 million in new money while the contract becomes fully guaranteed.

Since entering the league as the Dolphins’ second-round pick in 2016, Xavien Howard has made three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro Teams. He also led the league in interceptions twice. Howard’s career stats include 241 tackles, 2.0 sacks, 71 passes defended, 27 interceptions, and three TDs.

The post Dolphins Give CB Xavien Howard Record Deal for Cornerback in NFL History appeared first on SportzBonanza.

After a breakout third year with the Miami Dolphins, the team is rewarding cornerback Xavien Howard with a record-breaking deal.

On Thursday, Howard and the Dolphins agreed to a contract that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The deal, which could keep Howard in Miami until the 2023 season, includes $46 million guaranteed.

In total, the total length of the contract is for 5 years and the cornerback could earn up to $76.5 million over its duration.

Howard, who was drafted by the Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft, had a monster year for Miami in 2018. The third-year pro tied for the league lead in interceptions with 7 and was named to the second team All-Pro list.

He also made his first career Pro Bowl, a fitting reward for what was truly an elite season.

Howard was one of the few bright spots in a mediocre Dolphins team that finished the season with a 7-9 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

After signing Howard to a long-term deal, Miami has its defensive star locked up for the foreseeable future and doesn’t have to worry about testing the free agent waters at his position.

It’s a deal that makes Howard a very wealthy man and the Dolphins a very happy franchise.

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