Xavien Howard

Miami Dolphins, Cornerback
Age: 31-148d (Jul 04, 1993)
Exp: 7 Years
Country: US
College: Baylor
Drafted: Round 2 (#38 overall), 2016
Agent(s): David Canter (GSE Worldwide)
INACTIVE

2022-2026 Extension

Xavien Howard signed a 5 year , $90,000,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $13,770,000 signing bonus, $36,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $18,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $90,000,000
Average Salary:
$18,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$13,770,000
GTD at Sign:
$36,300,000
Total GTD:
$36,300,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2019-2024 Extension

Xavien Howard signed a 5 year , $75,250,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $39,260,641 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,050,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $75,250,000
Average Salary:
$15,050,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$27,185,641
Total GTD:
$39,260,641
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2016-2019 Rookie

Xavien Howard signed a 4 year , $6,128,039 contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $2,656,756 signing bonus, $3,385,303 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,532,010.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $6,128,039
Average Salary:
$1,532,010
Signing Bonus:
$2,656,756
GTD at Sign:
$3,385,303
Total GTD:
$3,385,303
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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Seasons

7 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$90,594,446

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2016 23
Active
$3,106,756
$3,106,756
2017 24
Active
$728,547
$3,835,303
2018 25
Active
$1,007,094
$4,842,397
2019 26
Injured
$15,285,641
$20,128,038
2020 27
Active
$11,970,823
$32,098,861
2021 28
Active
$16,995,585
$49,094,446
2022 29
Active
$19,250,000
$68,344,446
2023 30
Active
$18,250,000
$86,594,446
2024 31
Retained
$4,000,000
$90,594,446
Total      
$90,594,446
$90,594,446
Total
$90,594,446

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $29,335,449 $23,426,756 $11,055,294 $5,021,124 $225,000 $4,545,823 $90,594,446
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2016
23
$450,000
$2,656,756
$3,106,756
$3,106,756
2017
24
$728,547
$728,547
$3,835,303
2018
25
$1,007,094
$1,007,094
$4,842,397
2019
26
$1,285,641
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$15,285,641
$20,128,038
2020
27
$11,900,000
$25,000
$45,823
$11,970,823
$32,098,861
2021
28
$7,764,167
$5,021,124
$710,294
$3,500,000
$16,995,585
$49,094,446
2022
29
$1,035,000
$13,770,000
$3,345,000
$100,000
$1,000,000
$19,250,000
$68,344,446
2023
30
$1,165,000
$16,985,000
$100,000
$18,250,000
$86,594,446
2024
31
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$90,594,446
Total
$29,335,449
$23,426,756
$5,021,124
$11,055,294
$16,985,000
$225,000
$4,545,823
$90,594,446
$90,594,446
Total
$29,335,449
$23,426,756
$5,021,124
$11,055,294
$16,985,000
$225,000
$4,545,823
$90,594,446

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $29,335,449 $23,426,756 $11,055,294 $5,021,124 $225,000 $4,545,823 $90,594,446

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2019 MIA 9 - 17 Knee
  • Mar 13, 2024 Designated a Post June 1st release by Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 01, 2022 Signed a 5 year $90 million restructured contract extension with Miami (MIA)
  • Sep 27, 2019 Fined $10,527 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Cedrick Wilson (DAL)
  • May 09, 2019 Signed a 5 year $75.25 million contract extension with Miami (MIA)
  • May 18, 2016 Signed a 4 year $6.12 million contract with Miami (MIA)
  • Apr 29, 2016 Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 2 (#38 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Sep 27, 2019 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Cedrick Wilson (DAL) $10,527
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2023 MIA 13 13 745 67.40 0 45 36 9 0 1
2022 MIA 15 15 979 85.60 0 45 35 10 0 1
2021 MIA 16 16 1,026 92.10 1 50 39 11 2 5
2020 MIA 16 15 936 91.30 0 51 40 11 1 10
2019 MIA 5 5 325 47.50 0 17 12 5 0 1
2018 MIA 12 12 802 73.60 0 35 25 10 0 7
2017 MIA 16 16 1,024 97.20 1 48 42 6 0 4
2016 MIA 7 6 528 45.80 0 40 29 11 1 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Mar 13, 2024
Designated a Post June 1st release by Miami (MIA)
Apr 01, 2022
Signed a 5 year $90 million restructured contract extension with Miami (MIA)
Sep 27, 2019
Fined $10,527 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Cedrick Wilson (DAL)
May 09, 2019
Signed a 5 year $75.25 million contract extension with Miami (MIA)
May 18, 2016
Signed a 4 year $6.12 million contract with Miami (MIA)
Apr 29, 2016
Drafted by Miami (MIA): Round 2 (#38 overall)

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