Saints' Jordan Howden: Scores on fumble return in Week 5
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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.
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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Past oblique injury
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Howden (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Questionable for season opener
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Howden (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Ross Jackson of LousianaSports.net reports.
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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Remains limited Thursday
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Howden (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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 avoid 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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Steps forward in second season
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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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Saints' Jordan Howden: Returns against Atlanta
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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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Leaves game with shoulder injury
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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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Leading tackler for NOLA
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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.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Sees solid playing time
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Howden appeared in 16 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 43 tackles, including one sack, and five passes defended.
Howden provided some solid value during his 2023 rookie campaign. The fifth-round pick out of Minnesota was one of the primary fill-ins for starting strong safety Marcus Maye (shoulder), who was sidelined for the final six games of the year. Howden played at least 95 percent of defensive snaps in seven games, though he played 43 percent or less of defensive snaps in his other nine appearances. He'll look to work his way into a more full-time role in 2024.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Ready for Sunday
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Howden (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The rookie safety out of Minnesota was able to practice in full Friday after beginning the week with a DNP, making it seem as if he's been able to move past his illness. Howden has seen his role grow throughout the year, and in his 14 appearances thus far, he's recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, while also deflecting five passes and forcing one fumble.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Returns to practice Thursday
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Howden (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
It's a step in the right direction for Howden after he could not participate at Wednesday's practice. If he's able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he will likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Dominant versus Carolina
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Howden logged 10 tackles (eight solo), with a sack, a pass deflection and a forced fumble in New Orleans' 28-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Howden had the best performance of his young career Sunday, setting a new season-high in tackles as well as logging his first sack. The rookie fifth-round pick will look to build off this strong performance in the team's upcoming game against the Giants.
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Saints' Jordan Howden: Full participant Wednesday
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Howden (finger) was able to log a full practice Wednesday.
Howden looks like he'll be set to return to the field Sunday versus New England after he missed the Saints' Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers due to a finger injury. The 23-year-old will be back in his starting role at strong safety, pushing Ugo Amadi back to the bench.
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