It’s been more than six months since veteran cornerback Xavien Howard told teams he had been cleared to return due to a foot injury, but there is no news of teams showing interest. Until today.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Howard will be in Cincinnati today to visit the Bengals.

The 31-year-old Howard was a second-round draft pick of the Dolphins in 2016 and has played his entire NFL career in Miami. He was a first-team All-Pro once, a Pro Bowler four times and led the NFL in interceptions in both 2018 and 2020.

Howard missed the end of last season with the foot injury, but started every game he was healthy enough to play in last year. If he is able to return to his previous level, he could be an important addition to the Bengals or another team hoping to strengthen the secondary down the road.