Darren Howard

47-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Darren Howard in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Released by the Eagles in March of 2010.
DEFree Agent
March 18, 2010
The Eagles have released Howard, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Howard, who was in line to receive a $1 million bonus Thursday, recorded 6.5 sacks in 2009 and 10 the year before, so he'll likely catch on with some team looking for pass-rushing help.
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Howard is a pass rush specialist who will rotate at defense end.
Will rotate at defensive tackle during passing downs.
Howard is moving back to his more natural position on the right side at defensive end and exhibited an increased work ethic during minicamp. Howard, who was bothered by knee injuries last season but played in all 16 games, enters 2007 100 percent healthy and could be in store for a big bounce back season.
Great pass-rusher who will start opposite Jevon Kearse, while keeping opposing lines honest.
There are a few major questions hanging over Howard’s head, but none concern his talent. Slapped with the franchise tag, Howard signed a tender for $7.8 million this offseason, which then led the Saints to shop him aggressively leading up the draft. After July 15, they can sign him to a long-term deal that would lower his cap hit this year, but there’s also a chance he’ll be traded. His fantasy prospects would certainly be altered depending on what lineup he plays in, since he’s currently in a very effective end rotation with fellow starter Charles Grant and Will Smith. Further, Howard hasn’t played a full season since 2002. In 2003, he missed half the year to a dislocated wrist and last year was out three games after arthroscopic surgery to clean out his knee. The constant with Howard is that he’s awfully productive on the field. In 13 games last year, he tied career highs with 36 solo tackles and 11 sacks. He’s healthy and working out with the team this offseason, but there’s some slippage risk as Will Smith garners more time. Bottom line: a healthy Howard on New Orleans is worth a look in your draft.
Charles Grant’s linemate dislocated his wrist in the 2003 season opener before he could log a stat, so those 27 solo tackles, five sacks and four passes defended all came in the last seven games of the year. He’s clearly healthy, and if he can stay that way he should have a breakout season.
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DEPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
November 1, 2009
Howard (ankle) is active for Sunday’s game against the Giants.
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DEPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
October 30, 2009
Howard (ankle) participated fully in Friday's practice and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Eagles' official site reports.
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DEPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
October 29, 2009
Howard (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, the Eagles' official site reports.
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DEPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
October 28, 2009
Howard (ankle/calf) did not practice Wednesday, the Eagles' official site reports.
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DEPhiladelphia Eagles
Groin
September 13, 2009
Howard (groin) totaled five tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble against the Panthers in Week 1.
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