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Miami Dolphins Open 3-Day Mandatory Minicamp; All-Pro Cornerback Xavien Howard Wants New Contract

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – The Miami Dolphins have opened their three-day mandatory minicamp, but there is no indication All-Pro cornerback and reigning NFL interception leader Xavien Howard will be there.

Howard wants a new contract and there is no guarantee he will attend.

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The Dolphins have had talks internally about Howard’s contract, coach Brian Flores said. But even Flores sounded unsure when — or if — Howard would be arriving for the camp that serves as the team’s final official work before training camp next month.

“Quite honestly, I don’t think, I’m not sure he’s going to be here today,” Flores said.