Since 2016, the Miami Dolphins have been very pleased with what they have seen from Xavien Howard. In 2018, he made his first Pro Bowl but he has also dealt with injuries during these four seasons as well and the Dolphins need him to stay healthy.
Some players on a roster you can get by without when they get a little banged up but when your secondary is relying on a top talent, not just team talent but league-wide talent, you want him to be on the field making an impact.
In 2016, Howard played in only seven games but played all 16 as a starter in 2017.