Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard was arrested late Sunday in Davie, Fla., and charged with domestic battery following an alleged incident involving his fiancee, ESPN reported Monday.
Further details were not immediately available.
“We are aware of the situation and currently gathering information,” the Dolphins said in a statement. “We will have no further comment at this time.”
Howard, 26, played only five games this season before landing on injured reserve in October with a knee injury.
The 2016 second-round pick made the Pro Bowl on 2018 after leading the NFL with seven interceptions.
Howard signed a five-year, $75.25 million contract with the Dolphins in May and is under contract through the 2024 season.
He had 17 tackles and one interception in 2019, raising his career totals to 140 tackles with 12 picks and 35 passes defended in 40 games (39 starts).
