In 17 games in 2024, Howden recorded 50 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions. Howden played almost the same number of defensive snaps in 2024 (526) as he did in his rookie season in 2023 (540), but this year he had more tackles and two picks to show for it. He was still firmly behind Tyrann Mathieu and Will Harris in the pecking order for playing time, but with the latter in line to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, Howden might end up competing for more reps in 2025.
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Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
5/14/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 209 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 5; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
San Diego, CA, USA
Position
DB
College
Minnesota
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
In 17 games in 2024, Howden recorded 50 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions. Howden played almost the same number of defensive snaps in 2024 (526) as he did in his rookie season in 2023 (540), but this year he had more tackles and two picks to show for it. He was still firmly behind Tyrann Mathieu and Will Harris in the pecking order for playing time, but with the latter in line to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, Howden might end up competing for more reps in 2025.
Howden (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons. Howden went to the locker room after suffering a shoulder injury, but he is back on the field for the Saints in the second half of Sunday's game.
Howden (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons. Howden has gone to the locker room after being helped off the field and checked on by trainers on the sidelines. J.T. Gray and Millard Bradford will be the depth safeties for the Saints if Howden is unable to return.
Howden registered eight tackles (four solo) during Thursday's 33-10 loss to the Broncos. Howden got his second straight start at strong safety while Will Harris (hamstring) remains on IR. Howden has played every single snap over those two starts and has accumulated 19 tackles (seven solo). The Saints will get additional rest ahead of their next game against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Howden recorded 11 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers. Howden moved into a starting role with Will Harris (hamstring) placed on IR on Saturday. Howden played every snap against Tampa Bay and finished with a career-high tackle total. The 24-year-old will likely continue to see extended opportunity, at least in the short term, with Harris out at least three more weeks.
Howden registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 47-10 win over Carolina. Howden picked off quarterback Bryce Young on the fourth play of the third quarter on a pass intended for Adam Thielen. It was the first interception of Howden's career, and that turnover led to an Alvin Kamara one-yard touchdown run nine plays later. Howden played 44 of the Saints' 59 defensive snaps, as New Orleans rested most of its starters in the second half with a comfortable lead. Howden and the Saints' secondary have a much tougher challenge coming up as they travel to Dallas to face Dak Prescott and the Cowboys in Week 2.