Howell has "been a monster in camp," particularly surprising the Bengals' coaching staff with his strength, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports.
Howell, the Bengals' second-round draft pick out of Texas A&M, is expected to be part of a defensive end rotation for the Bengals, lining up behind Boye Mafe, Myles Murphy and likely Shemar Stewart, though Stewart's knee injury could open the door for Howell to get more early reps.