Dolphins' Flores hopes to resolve dispute with CB Howard

Posted July 28, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) - Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says he hopes to resolve a contract dispute with All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard, who has requested a trade.

Flores said it's still possible to keep Howard in Miami and happy about his situation.

'œThere's a way," Flores said Wednesday on the Dolphins' flagship radio station, WQAM-AM. 'œI think we just continue to have discussions with him, his representation, and keep the lines of communication open, continue having dialogue, and hopefully work something out."

Howard reported for the start of training camp Tuesday to avoid being fined, and then posted a statement on social media saying he doesn't feel valued or respected by the team.

Howard skipped mandatory minicamp in June and is unhappy with the $75.25 million, five-year extension he signed two years ago.

'œWe expect him to contribute the same way he has," Flores said. 'œWe'll understand his concerns, and we'll just try to work through this as best we can.'ť

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FILE - Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard joined the rest of the Miami Dolphins reporting for training camp Tuesday, July 27, 2021, after he sat out mandatory minicamp because he's unhappy about his contract. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) The Associated Press

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