Howden notched four tackles (three solo) and recovered a fumble that he returned for a touchdown in a 26-14 win over the Giants on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Howden's touchdown was a game-changer. It came on the first play of the fourth quarter when Cam Skattebo fumbled with New York having driven to the Saints' 12-yard line. The Giants looked like they could be on the verge of the go-ahead score until the fumble, but Howden's TD instead gave New Orleans a 26-14 lead that would hold for the remainder of the contest. It was the first fumble recovery and the first touchdown of any sort in Howden's NFL career.

Howden (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howden was not cleared to play in the Saints' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals due to an oblique injury. The additional rest has paid off, as the 2023 fifth-rounder practiced without limitations Wednesday and is on track to play against the 49ers on Sunday. Howden is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he logged 50 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions in 17 regular-season games.

Howden (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's tilt versus Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Howden battled an oblique injury throughout the week, though he was able to participate in practice in a limited fashion. Nonetheless, he isn't well enough to take the field for New Orleans' regular-season opener. With Howden out Week 1, rookie Jonas Sanker will be the primary safety depth behind Justin Reid and Julian Blackmon.

Howden (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Ross Jackson of LousianaSports.net reports.

EDGE Analysis

Howden has been limited in practice by an oblique injury leading up to New Orleans' Week 1 game against the Cardinals. If healthy enough to suit up, Howden will likely work in a rotational role at safety Sunday.

Howden (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Howden is working through an oblique injury that has limited him in each of the Saints' first two practices of the week. He would likely fade an injury tag for Sunday's regular-season opener against Arizona if he were to log a full practice Friday. Howden is expected to serve in a prominent rotational role at safety alongside Justin Reid and Julian Blackmon.

Howden (oblique) was a limited participant in New Orleans' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Howden popped up on the injury report leaving his status for Sunday's season opener versus the Cardinals up in the air. Once healthy, the 25-year-old is expected to serve as the team's backup strong safety behind Justin Reid and will likely contribute on special teams as well.

In 17 games in 2024, Howden recorded 50 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.