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Dolphins: Xavien Howard announces he wants to leave


Unhappy with his salary and the behavior of his leaders, the cornerback wants a change of air. And he’s not afraid to say it clearly.

He was not there for spring training but Xavien Howard did not dry up the comeback. The Dolphins posted a video on Twitter to show the arrival of their cornerback at training camp.

However, if he is present, he wants to leave. In a message posted on his Instagram account, the player expresses his frustration at being only the second cornerback of the team at the salary level.

“In 2018, I signed a contract extension which I admit I did not fully understand, and with which I was not comfortable,” he explains. “I played with this contract for two years without complaining, but everyone knows I did better than what I got from this contract.

I’m one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and the pictures prove it. “

Howard had signed for 5 years and $ 75.25 million, with $ 39 million guaranteed. He and his agent proposed changes to the leadership of the Dolphins, but nothing was accepted.

“We felt like these were winning solutions for everyone. These were proposals that made me feel more respected but were also good for the team’s payroll. But the Dolphins refused everything we offered. That’s why I think the franchise didn’t deal with me in good faith. I don’t feel valued or respected by the Dolphins. If they think about business first, then I can too.

This is why I want to make it clear that I am not happy and that I asked for an exchange.

Until that happens, I am present not to take a fine and I will behave like a professional. “

With 10 interceptions in 2020, Howard was the cornerback who stole the most balls last season. Interested teams should therefore not be missing. It remains to be seen if the Dolphins are ready to accept his request to leave.

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