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Report: Veteran Cornerback Xavien Howard Visiting Bengals

Cincinnati is running out of options on the back end.

Russ Heltman

Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) and linebacker Duke Riley (45) tackle Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
Dec 24, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) and linebacker Duke Riley (45) tackle Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — The Bengals could be adding a free-agent cornerback.

NFL media's Mike Garafolo reported Xavien Howard is in town meeting with the team this week ahead of their matchup with the Chargers.

The Bengals cornerback depth has been tested by bad play and injuries over the first 10 games and the veteran could be a salve, although that's not likely. He has graded below 60 overall on PFF in each of the past two seasons on 1,790 combined snaps.

He is also 31 years old and has not played in 2024.

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Russ Heltman is a contributor for AllBearcats and AllBengals. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH.  Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

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