Howard (foot) was fully cleared for football activities earlier this month, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Howard (foot) was released by the Dolphins on Wednesday with a failed physical and post-June 1 designation.

The Dolphins informed Howard (foot) that he will be released at the start of the league year, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Howard was dealing with a foot sprain, which forced him to miss the Dolphins' last two games of the season, Adam H. Beasley of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Howard (foot) is listed as out for Saturday's game at Kansas City, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that the Dolphins are not planning for Howard (foot) to suit up for their wild-card game at Kansas City, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Howard (foot) won't play Sunday against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that Howard (foot) is unlikely to play in Week 18, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Howard (foot) is out for the rest of Sunday's game at Baltimore, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Howard (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Baltimore.