Jordan Howden Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Falcons vs Saints game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 6, 2025
Scores on fumble return in Week 5
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.
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.
Sep 10, 2025
Past oblique injury
Howden (oblique) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
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.
Sep 7, 2025
Unable to play Week 1
Howden (oblique) is inactive for Sunday's tilt versus Arizona.
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.
Sep 5, 2025
Questionable for season opener
Howden (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Ross Jackson of LousianaSports.net reports.
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.
Sep 4, 2025
Remains limited Thursday
Howden (oblique) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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.
Sep 3, 2025
Limited in practice
Howden (oblique) was a limited participant in New Orleans' practice Wednesday.
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.
Jan 8, 2025
Steps forward in second season
In 17 games in 2024, Howden recorded 50 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions.
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.
Nov 10, 2024
Returns against Atlanta
Howden (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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.
Nov 10, 2024
Leaves game with shoulder injury
Howden (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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.
Oct 18, 2024
Leading tackler for NOLA
Howden registered eight tackles (four solo) during Thursday's 33-10 loss to the Broncos.
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 over that span he has accumulated 19 tackles (seven solo). The Saints will get additional rest ahead of their next game against the Chargers on Oct. 27.
Oct 14, 2024
Racks up 11 stops in start
Howden recorded 11 tackles (three solo) in Sunday's Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 9, 2024
First interception of career Sunday
Howden registered three tackles (one solo) and one interception in Sunday's 47-10 win over Carolina.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 17, 2024
Sees solid playing time
Howden appeared in 16 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 43 tackles, including one sack, and five passes defended.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 29, 2023
Ready for Sunday
Howden (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 28, 2023
Returns to practice Thursday
Howden (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Brooke Kirchhofer of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 12, 2023
Dominant versus Carolina
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 3, 2023
Set to start Sunday
Howden is practicing in starting safety Marcus Maye's spot during pregame warmups, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Maye is out with a shoulder injury. Howden has played in 10 games this year and started three, recording 17 tackles and three passes defensed.
Oct 4, 2023
Full participant Wednesday
Howden (finger) was able to log a full practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 29, 2023
Won't suit up vs. Bucs
Howden (finger) is out for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Howden will have to sit out at least one game as he deals with a finger injury he apparently sustained in Week 3 at Green Bay. Ugo Amadi could see an increase in reps as long as Howden remains out.
Sep 27, 2023
Misses practice
Howden (finger) did not practice Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
ANALYSIS
Howden likely suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to Green Bay, although he played 100 percent of the team's snaps and recorded four tackles along the way. He'll work to return to the practice field Thursday, as the team prepares to take on the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Sep 24, 2023
Expected to start
Howden will start for the Saints on Sunday against the Packers in place of the suspended Marcus Maye, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The rookie fifth-round pick gets the nod with Maye sitting the first of three games due to violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Howden started 49 games in five seasons at Minnesota and recorded 240 tackles, 24 passes defended and four interceptions. The safety will try to step in and help a defense that has yet to allow 300 total yards or more than 17 points to an opponent in 2023.
Apr 29, 2023
Going to the Big Easy
The Saints selected Howden in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 146th overall.
ANALYSIS
New Orleans is getting a battle-tested player in Howden, who made 49 starts in his college career at Minnesota. He had at least 40 tackles in each full season that he played and clocked in with a solid 4.49 at 203 pounds at the combine. Howden can be a depth option at either safety spot.
Apr 29, 2023
Going to the Big Easy
The Saints selected Howden in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 146th overall.
ANALYSIS
New Orleans is getting a battle-tested player in Howden, who made 49 starts in his college career at Minnesota. He had at least 40 tackles in each full season that he played and clocked in with a solid 4.49 at 203 pounds at the combine. Howden can be a depth option at either safety spot.
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