Jordan Howard Fantasy

Miami Dolphins running backs Jordan Howard and Matt Breida are expected to share the backfield this season after the team finished last in rushing yards and last in yards per rush in 2019. Howard will offer power and is expected to be the short-yardage and goal-line back, while Breida delivers speed. Howard is third in the NFL in rushing attempts and yards since 2016. Patrick Laird could take some third-down repetitions from Breida if he makes the roster. Howard didn't fumble in 2019 and has just five fumbles in 897 career carries. Breida has averaged five yards per attempt in his career, while Howard is at 4.3. With Breida being one of the fastest backs in the league, offensive coordinator Chan Gailey will try to get him into space.

Jun. 29th • 11:15 PM

Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard (shoulder) said he's 100 percent after dealing with a shoulder injury that slowed him down late last season with the Eagles. Howard sat out the final seven regular season games and also didn't play in the wild-card game because of the injury. He had 119 carries for 525 yards (4.4 yards per carry) and six touchdowns before the shoulder ailment, though, but he only contributed a career-low 10 receptions for 69 yards and a TD. Howard's lack of contributions in the passing game made him more of a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex, but he could have an opportunity to exceed fantasy expectations in Miami if he's given a bigger role. The ineffective Kalen Ballage sits behind him on the depth chart, but the Dolphins will surely address the position in the draft. For now, consider Howard a touchdown-dependent low-end RB2, at best.

Mar. 29th • 2:13 PM

Updating a previous report, the Miami Dolphins agreed to a two-year deal worth north of $10 million with running back Jordan Howard on Tuesday, according to a source. Miami desperately needed backfield help, especially after they traded Kenyan Drake to the Cardinals midseason. Howard, who spent just one year in Philadelphia, will be the early down, and goal-line back for the Dolphins and will share backfield touches with Kalen Ballage, although they could also address the position in the draft. As a running back that doesn't catch many passes, Howard will be more of an RB3/flex option that is touchdown-dependent with his new club.

Mar. 17th • 3:16 PM