Miami Dolphins' Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard ruled out return, Dolphins plan to release him after June 1 for $18.5M cap savings, speculated to join Texans in free agency.

Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins' Pro Bowl cornerback, ruled out a return to the team this season, stating that the "door is closed." The Dolphins plan to release Howard due to his $25.9 million salary cap hit, with the release expected after June 1 to save Miami $18.5 million on the cap. Speculation suggests Howard may join the Texans, pending a new contract, when free agency begins on March 13th.