Howden appeared in 16 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 43 tackles, including one sack, and five passes defended.
Howden provided some solid value during his 2023 rookie campaign. The fifth-round pick out of Minnesota was one of the primary fill-ins for starting strong safety Marcus Maye (shoulder), who was sidelined for the final six games of the year. Howden played at least 95 percent of defensive snaps in seven games, though he played 43 percent or less of defensive snaps in his other nine appearances. He'll look to work his way into a more full-time role in 2024.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Ready for Sunday
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Howden (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The rookie safety out of Minnesota was able to practice in full Friday after beginning the week with a DNP, making it seem as if he's been able to move past his illness. Howden has seen his role grow throughout the year, and in his 14 appearances thus far, he's recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, while also deflecting five passes and forcing one fumble.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Returns to practice Thursday
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Howden (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
It's a step in the right direction for Howden after he could not participate at Wednesday's practice. If he's able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he will likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Dominant versus Carolina
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Howden logged 10 tackles (eight solo), with a sack, a pass deflection and a forced fumble in New Orleans' 28-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Howden had the best performance of his young career Sunday, setting a new season-high in tackles as well as logging his first sack. The rookie fifth-round pick will look to build off this strong performance in the team's upcoming game against the Giants.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Full participant Wednesday
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Howden (finger) was able to log a full practice Wednesday.
Howden looks like he'll be set to return to the field Sunday versus New England after he missed the Saints' Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers due to a finger injury. The 23-year-old will be back in his starting role at strong safety, pushing Ugo Amadi back to the bench.
