The last time fans of the Miami Dolphins were able to see cornerback Xavien Howard on the field was in a 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 2019 Week 8 contest. Howard recorded an interception in the game, but was then placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. He missed nine game, with fans hoping the 2018 Pro Bowl selection would be ready for the start of the 2020 season.
In December, Howard was arrested on a domestic battery charger, with allegations that he pushed his fiance during an argument, causing her to hit a mirror all fall.