Carl Howard Explained

Carl Howard should not be confused with Carl Howard (baseball).

Carl Howard
Number:21, 25, 28
Position:Cornerback
Safety
Birth Date:20 September 1961
Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:188
High School:Irvington (NJ) Technical
College:Rutgers
Undraftedyear:1984
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Sacks
Statvalue3:3.0
Pfr:HowaCa20

Carl Delano Howard, Jr. (born September 20, 1961) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Jets. He played college football at Rutgers University.

Early life

Howard attended Irvington High School, where he practiced football, baseball and track.

He walked on at Rutgers University in 1980. He became a three-year starter at left cornerback and is mostly remembered for returning a blocked punt against the United States Military Academy for a 12-yard touchdown.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Howard was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL draft. He was used as a backup cornerback and special teams, before being placed on the injured reserve list on November 20.[1] He was waived on September 2, 1985.[2]

Houston Oilers

On September 4, 1985, he was claimed off waivers by the Houston Oilers,[3] before being released on September 7.[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Howard was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 15, 1985.[5] He was mainly used in special teams, until being cut on November 12 to make room for Ricky Easmon.[6]

New York Jets

On December 5, 1985, he signed as a free agent with the New York Jets.[7] After being waived on August 30, 1986,[8] he was later re-signed during the season and played in 10 games (3 starts). In the playoffs against the Cleveland Browns, he was involved in a late hit penalty on quarterback Bernie Kosar, that is cited by many observers as the turning point in the 20–23 overtime loss. Although Mark Gastineau received the penalty officially, Howard also hit the player.[9] He also had a 25-yard pass interference penalty in the game.[10]

In 1987, he started 9 games at right cornerback. He was waived on September 12, 1989, after giving up a 31-yard reception that set up the winning touchdown in the season opener. He was re-signed 7 days later.[11]

Howard was cut on August 27, 1990,[12] only to be re-signed on September 19.[13] He was released on October 10.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deals . February 19, 2018.
  2. Web site: Transactions . February 19, 2018.
  3. Web site: White will be Cowboys' starter . February 19, 2018.
  4. Web site: Howard on waivers . February 19, 2018.
  5. Web site: Bucs sign cornerback . February 19, 2018.
  6. Web site: Bucs sign Gator rookie Easman . February 19, 2018.
  7. Web site: Transactions . February 19, 2018.
  8. Web site: Jets get down to 45 limit . February 19, 2018.
  9. Web site: Sports Of The Times; The Mark Of a Dumb Penalty . February 19, 2018.
  10. Web site: Mark Gastineau described the New York Jets' collapse against... . February 19, 2018.
  11. Web site: Jets place Miano on injured reserve . February 19, 2018.
  12. Web site: Deals . February 19, 2018.
  13. Web site: Stargell Sets Sights On Playing . February 19, 2018.
  14. Web site: Transactions . February 19, 2018.