Sam Howell Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2024 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.1
- Pos rank
- QB74
- Rostered
- —
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Sam Howell Bio
Sam Howell is a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 16. Born September 16, 2000, in Waynesville, NC, he attended Sun Valley and played college football at North Carolina.
The Washington Commanders selected Howell in round 5, pick 144, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Washington Commanders on April 30, 2022. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on March 14, 2024. He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on April 26, 2025. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on August 24, 2025. Since then, Howell played for the Seattle Seahawks (2024) and Philadelphia Eagles (2025) and joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2026.
In 21 regular-season games since 2022, he has thrown for 4,139 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 4 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Dallas Cowboys Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Philadelphia Eagles2025
Acquired in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings on August 24, 2025. Listed on the 2025 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Seattle Seahawks2024
Acquired in a trade with the Washington Commanders on March 14, 2024. He was a backup, appearing in 3 games without a start.
Washington Commanders2022–2023
Selected in round 5, pick 144, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 18 starts in 18 games.
College: North Carolina
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Dallas Cowboys.
- TradedTraded by the Minnesota Vikings to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Minnesota Vikings for DT Rylie Mills.
- TradedTraded by the Washington Commanders to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Carolina Panthers to the Washington Commanders for LB Brandon Smith and LB Amare Barno.
- DraftedSelected by the Washington Commanders in round 5, pick 144.
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About Sam Howell: Bio FAQ
How old is Sam Howell?
Sam Howell is 26 years old. He was born on September 16, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Sam Howell?
Sam Howell is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Sam Howell weigh?
Sam Howell weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Sam Howell wear?
Sam Howell wears number 16 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays quarterback.
What position does Sam Howell play?
Sam Howell plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 16. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Sam Howell play for?
Sam Howell plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a quarterback. He has been with the Cowboys since 2026.
Where did Sam Howell go to college?
Sam Howell played college football at North Carolina, after attending Sun Valley (NC).
Where is Sam Howell from?
Sam Howell went to high school in North Carolina, at Sun Valley, before playing college football at North Carolina.
When is Sam Howell's birthday?
Sam Howell's birthday is September 16. He was born on September 16, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Sam Howell been in the NFL?
2026 is Sam Howell's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Sam Howell played for?
Sam Howell has played for the Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Sam Howell enter the NFL?
Sam Howell entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.