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Jordan Howard Reportedly Nearing Contract with Dolphins After 1 Year with Eagles

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The Miami Dolphins added a new piece to their backfield on Tuesday when they agreed to sign running back Jordan Howard.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Dolphins and Howard are "closing in on a deal."

While Howard may not represent a season-altering addition, he isn't far removed from back-to-back 1,000-yard efforts. After he entered the league as a fifth-round draft pick in 2016 out of Indiana University, he tallied a career-best 1,313 rushing yards, 298 receiving yards and seven total touchdowns as a rookie for the Chicago Bears.