Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, who did not practice all week with a knee injury, will not play against the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to a league source.
The Miami Dolphins are expected to rule Howard out of the game on Friday.
And while the move is not a surprise, it is nonetheless a blow to the Dolphins chances in a divisional and conference game they need to win to remain viable in the race for the final AFC wildcard spot.
Howard leads the NFL with seven interceptions and is the Dolphins’ most productive playmaker on defense.