Free agent cornerback Xavien Howard visits the Bengals today

It's been more than six months since veteran cornerback Xavien Howard told teams it was him cleared to return He is suffering from a foot injury, but there is no news that a team has expressed interest. Til today.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Howard will visit the Bengals today in Cincinnati.

Howard, 31, was a second-round draft pick of the Dolphins in 2016 and has played his entire NFL career in Miami. He was a one-time first-team All-Pro, a four-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in interceptions in both 2018 and 2020.

Howard missed the end of last season with the foot injury, but started every game he was healthy enough to play last year. If he can return to his previous level, he could be a significant addition for the Bengals or another team hoping to strengthen its secondary down the stretch.