MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during the game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
With last night’s Instagram post, Xavien Howard is attempting to win the PR battle. After getting shutout at the negotiating table, he took his grievances to social media with a formal trade request to go along with a few eyebrow-raising comments.
Before criticizing Howard, it’s important to be charitable and acknowledge where he’s coming from. The career of an NFL player is short, averaging just over three seasons.