After eight seasons with the Miami Dolphins, cornerback Xavien Howard is set to become a free agent this offseason, according to a report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Fox Sports' Peter Schrager.
The Dolphins have told Howard he will be "released at the start of the league year," according to Garafolo.
Garafolo described Howard as netting "significant interest" in the free agent market.
Howard has three years remaining on his five-year deal.
The former All-Pro cornerback recorded 45 tackles, one interception and 12 pass deflections in 13 games last season before he was sidelined by a left foot injury.