Report: Domestic violence case against Dolphins' Howard dismissed
The domestic violence case against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard has been dismissed, according to Amber Wilson of 790 The Ticket.
Howard was reportedly arrested for domestic battery on Dec. 29 following an incident involving his fiancee. The 26-year-old allegedly grabbed the woman's arms during an argument and pushed her into a mirrored glass wall.
The woman and her attorney told prosecutors this week she did not wish to move forward with the prosecution, according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Prosecutors said they were unable to proceed without her testimony, Schad reports.
Howard played in just five games for the Dolphins in 2019 before being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Since entering the NFL in 2016, the second-round pick out of Baylor has appeared in 40 contests, amassing 12 interceptions and 35 passes defensed.
Earning just over $15 million per season, the one-time Pro Bowler is currently the highest-paid cornerback in the league, according to Spotrac.