Howard, who will turn 31 in July, is recovering from a season-ending foot injury and his departure will save the Dolphins a significant $23 million in salary cap space.

Originally drafted as a second-round pick by the Dolphins in 2016, Howard has achieved great success during his tenure, earning first-team All-Pro honors once and being selected to the Pro Bowl four times. Despite his accomplishments, it seems that Howard's time in Miami has come to an end, with reports indicating that he is likely to find a new team for the 2024 season.

Howard is expected to attract interest in free agency, given his impressive track record and skills on the field. As the Dolphins make this move to create financial flexibility, fans will eagerly await updates on Howard's next destination in the NFL.