Howard signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[7] He was waived by the Seahawks on June 15, 2017.
Toronto Argonauts
On September 20, 2017, Howard was signed to the practice roster of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released from their practice roster on October 3, 2017.
Obic Seagulls
2018
Howard began playing overseas for the X-League of Japan. Howard started his first game completing 7 of 12 for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns , rushing 69 yards and 1 touchdown, leading the team to rout the Meijiyasuda PentaOcean Pirates 59–0 on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in the preliminary round of the Pearl Bowl preseason tournament at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki.
During the second round, Howard completed 12 out of 20 passes including 2 touchdowns and rushed 36 yards that helped secure a 21–6 victory over the Fujitsu Frontiers to clinch a place in the semifinals of the Pearl Bowl tournament.
In the Pearl Bowl final, Howard completed 7 out of 14 passes for 102 yards with 1 touchdown, and rushed 63 yards. The Obic Seagulls won the IBM BigBlue 28–2. For his efforts, he was awarded the Pearl Bowl MVP.[8]