Devin Howard

Howard celebrating at Patriots Field in 2043

## Career highlights and awards

### Leader:

Pass Rating (2027-2037, 2039-2045) | Passing Yards (2030-2037, 2039, 2040, 2043, 2044, 2046) | Passing Touchdowns (2030-2040, 2045, 2046)

### Personal Awards:

**Devin Michael Howard Jr.** (August 3, 2005 - August 1, 2050) was a former American football quarterback for the New England Patriots/London Black Knights and Philidelphia Eagles. Winning 3 National Championships for the University of Georgia, Howard was one of the highest touted prospects ever. He was drafted with the 5th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and played 23 seasons going to 11 Super Bowls and winning 7 of them, tying Tom Brady's record for most Super Bowls by a quarterback.

He was the youngest quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl at 20 years old. His heir-apparent Ben Hughes won Super Bowl MVP. He would make his second Super Bowl appearance the next year after winning the NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and Best Quarterback. He was the only player in NFL history to win a triple-crown. His first two seasons have widely been regarded as the greatest start to a career in NFL history.

## 2028-2032: Career surgance, SB LXIII and LXVII

After winning the triple crown, Howard would play the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl and lose 31-0, his worst loss of his career at that point. He was the only quarterback in NFL history to go to 2 Super Bowls in the first 2 years of their career. After the Super Bowl loss, Howard led the Patriots to a 15-2 record throwing 4,638 yards and 39 touchdowns.

The Patriots would lose to the Falcons in the Super Bowl this year as well, at the start of the 2029 NFL Season, Howard declined the Patriots first offer to extend his contract. In Week 14, Howard signed a 7-year $419,000,000 contract, the largest contract in league history making him the highest paid athlete ever. He would finish the year with 4,325 yards and 36 touchdowns with 10 picks.

The Patriots were 16-1 in the first year of Howard's contract and clinched the first seed. They would lose in the divisional round to the Jets. Howard would make his first Pro Bowl Game appearance in 2030 along with teammates Jaylen Waddle and Ben Hughes. He threw for 394 yards and 4 touchdowns losing to the NFC 27-30.

Howard had his second MVP season in 2031, with 5,426 yards, 57 touchdowns and a 130.6 passer rating, leading the league in all 3 categories. The Patriots went 14-3 this year and clinched the first seed, during the 2031 AFC Divisional Playoff Game (NE-PIT) matchup against the Steelers, Howard was tackled by Derwin James Jr. and suffered several bruised ribs, with the game tied 21-21, backup quarterback Baker Mayfield got knocked out with a concussion leading to kicker Brian Tomlin to play quarterback for the final one minute and overtime.

In the 2032 NFL Season, Howard set the record for the most passing yards in a season ever with 5,703 yards and most passing touchdowns in a season with 62 touchdowns. He won the NFL MVP, Best Quarterback and his first Offensive Player of the Year. Howard won his third MVP in 3 years in 2033 coming second in yards with 57 touchdowns. He also won Offensive Player of the Year for the second time and Best QB.

## 2033-2038: Prime years, 3 MVPs, 5 Super Bowl apperances

In 2033, the Patriots won their second Super Bowl with Howard defeating the Rams 31-27. The following year Howard and the Patriots would be eliminated in the Wild Card round to the Raiders. Howard would however win his 4th straight MVP, best QB and OPOY with 4,400 passing yards and over 1,000 rushing yards. One of 4 QBs to do this. This was mainly because of the retirement of Ben Hughes.

Howard started the 2035 NFL Season off strong with 3,325 yards in 12 weeks, leading the league. In a primetime game against the Chiefs, Howard would take a hit that would result in multiple broken ribs, he would return in Week 18 against the Bills but finished with 3,788 yards and 37 touchdowns, 28th in passing yards and eighth in touchdowns. This was Howard's worst statistical season of his career but did not hurt his chances of making the playoffs. He still finished winning Offensive Player of the Year leading all quarterbacks in rushing yards and touchdowns.

Howard signed a 7-year $372M maximum based contract at age 30 in the 2036 NFL Season, Howard became the oldest person to sign a max contract since Tom Brady 20 years prior, this came just after his Super Bowl loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2035. He won MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and Best QB, his third triple crown, the only player to ever do it in 2036. The Patriots went 15-2 with Howard's 4.816 yards and 46 touchdowns. They played the Dallas Cowboys in the Super Bowl.

Howard would go to the Super Bowl again in 2037 against the Detroit Lions, he was hurt for 6 games that season but still managed to put up 4,945 yards and 40 touchdowns, He won Offensive Player of the Year, his sixth and Best Quarterback, his eleventh. He also initially at the awards ceremony was presented as the NFL MVP but the award was vacated due to a user mistake with MVP voting, he was the only player in professional sports to have an award vacated since Heismen winner Reggie Bush had his National Championship and Heismen removed by the NCAA in 2005.

## 2038-2042: 7th, 8th and 9th MVP, Super Bowl 76, Passing Yards growth

Howard was awarded his 7th MVP in 2038 after throwing for 57 touchdowns and more than 5,200 yards in only 15 games. They would play in the Super Bowl against the Chicago Bears this season on February 13th 2039. In the 2040 NFL Season, Howard in a pass completion to James Gronkowski achieved Record Page for passing yards overtaking Lamar Jackson who had 72,119 yards. In the same game he would also become #1 in passing touchdowns overtaking Trevor Lawrence with a 6 touchdown performance. He won his 8th MVP and 7th Offensive Player of the Year.

Howard won his 9th MVP in 2041, largely overtaking the previous record of 5 MVPs by Peyton Manning, he also won Best QB and Offensive Player of the Year. The Patriots would go on to play the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 76. The Patriots and Packers faced off in their 6th Super Bowl matchup whilst Howard finished the season with 5,400 yards and 54 touchdowns in the 2041 New England Patriots Season.

## 2042-2046: Three-peat MVP, Passing Records, 4-year contract, end of Patriots era.

The Patriots and Howard lost in the playoffs during the 2042 NFL Season, he would return to full ability at the start of the 2043 season, he played the opener versus the Buffalo Bills. At the start of the season, Howard hinted at 2043 being his final year as a Patriot, leaving the possibility of voiding his contract and leaving New England or retiring from the NFL. Howard set an NFL record for touchdowns in a game with 8, breaking the record tied by more than 32 players of 7. He also had 587 yards in this game, second all time behind himself.

Howard passed Drew Brees, Jordan Love, Sam Howell, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance and Trevor Lawrence and reached 85,201 yards at the end of the 2043 NFL Season. He had 5,707 yards, his career high and 55 touchdowns. He signed a 4-year $119,000,000 deal with the Patriots to last untill he was age 41. At the end of the season, the Patriots played in their 11th Super Bowl with Howard against CJ Storud and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 78.

In a Week 7 game against the San Fransico 49ers, Howard completed a 41-yard touchdown to Jaylen Waddle Jr which would set the record for Most Passing Yards in a Career overtaking Tom Brady with 88,392 yards. He ended the season with 5,105 yards and 46 touchdowns and won another MVP. He started the 2044 NFL Season with over 90,000 yards.

In 2045, Howard won another MVP, his 12th of his career. Many media personel critisized voters for being biased because of Howard's lowest statistics in his whole career and the Patriots poor record of 7-10 and finishing last in their divison.

In the 2046 season, Coach Ryans of the Patriots died in the first week of the season causing a domino effect in the orginization. Rocco Damico sold the team on September 17th and Tom Brady purchased the team on October 10th. After his purchase, he announced his intentions to move the team to Apple Stadium in London, England and change the New England Patriots name to the London Black Knights.

Coinciding with the final season as the New England Patriots, Howard announced his decision (at age 41) to decline the Patriots' final contract offer and undergo free agency. Howard played his last primetime game as a Patriot on Janurary 2nd 2047 which ended with 7 all purpose touchdowns in an overtime win. His final home game was versus the Baltimore Ravens on Janurary 12th 2047 where Howard and the Patriots lost 30-8.

## 2046-2047: Free Agency, Philidelphia Eagles, Final Retirement

After an interview with Howard and principal owner Tom Brady, Brady announced that after 20 seasons with the team they would not retain the rights to Howard and let him walk in free agency, Howard thanked his coaching staff and everyone who guided him to be one of the best quarterbacks in league history with the Patriots and remined hopeful for the next chapter. After the move, the Patriots traded multiple assets for the #1 overall pick in the draft in hopes of selecting Patrick Manning from Georgia in 2048.

Howard was involved in a sign and trade to the Eagles on August 30th 2047, he chose the jeresey #6 and started the first quarter of the first preseason game against his former team, the New England Patriots. Howard finished the season with 4,660 yards and 43 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He came third in MVP voting. He announced his retirement due to medical reasons on Feburary 18th 2047.

## Personal Life

### In-game cardiac arrest during Super Bowl 76

During the First Quarter of Super Bowl 76, Howard ran for a 20 yard gain for a first down, Howard "fealt dizziness" and "lightheadedness" as he handed the ball off to Anton Chicago. Howard, who had already sat out for multiple plays for a "hip pointer" which would later be indentifed as two broken ribs. The hit Howard had taken from veteren left end Jeff Griffith already had caused vital organ damage and serious limitations did not stop coach DeMeco Ryans and Howard from leaving the game.

After the play, Howard began walking towards the sideline but collapsed within 30 feet of Coach Ryans. Medical staff immedietly attended to Howard and whilst still on the field, had CPR given to him by NFL Chief of First Aid, Vince Bayless. Howard was picked up by his shoulders and taken to the back of the sideline where standby ambulence had taken Howard to St. Josephs Hospital outside of the airport and the bay. CPR was administered to Howard the whole way to the hospital and trauma center and Howard would be incubated at the hospital.

News coverage was made before the halftime show which was headlined by Ed Sheeran. Sheeran wished the best of luck towards Howard at the end of the show following Shape of You. The start of the second half was delayed for 27 minutes due to the coverage of the event on ESPN's main networks and ABC and the players being made aware of the situation. The Patriots officially arrived on the field at 9:25pm and the Packers at 9:41pm.

The game would be finished as planned with the Patriots winning 24-8. No Super Bowl MVP was announced as the post-game ceremoney was briefly done with NFL Commisoner Peyton Maninng presenting the Vince Lomabrdi Trophy to Owner Rocco Damico, Head Coach DeMeco Ryans and Brenton Kessler who was eventually awarded the Super Bowl MVP for his willingness to guide his team through the uncertainty of the situation.

After the 7 minute and 42 second post game ceremoney, the rest of the time broadcasted on ABC was used for live media coverage from the hospital. No situation like this had been made public since the Damar Hamlin injury of 2023. Howard had remained at the hospital untill March 14th 2042 due to other issues surrounding his lungs and the recovery of the broken ribs sustained when he first was removed from the game and was administered CPR.

Howard would make an apperance at the 2042 ESPYS on July 20th. He delivered a speech along with him being awarded Best Male Athlete and Best Comeback Athlete. After the ESPY Awards, the NFL announced the Comeback Player of the Year award would be renamed to the Devin Howard-Damar Hamlin Comeback Player of the Year Award for the following season. Howard was also announced as the 2042 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Howard announced the Mr. Irrelevent selection of Baylen Durant at the 2043 NFL Draft, Howard also stated he would remain inactive for 7 games of the 2043 NFL Season as he remains in rehab following his injury. Durant would become the starter over Howard at the start of the season. Howard took longer and would not return untill Week 11. In a NFL-American Heart Association investigation, the investigators would determine that Howard suffered from commito cordis, simmilar to Damar Hamlin almost 20 years prior.

Howard would be placed on injury reserve and would not play 7 games of the 2043 NFL Season recovering from his Super Bowl injury. Howard, who was 36 years old at the time of the injury took 8 months to recover from the broken ribs and cardiac arrest. Brenton Kessler would be traded to the Miami Dolphins for two first round selections after the Super Bowl and Baylen Durant would be the Week 1 starter for the Patriots. He would overdue his deadline and would return Week 11.

## Death

Following the 2050 NFL Draft, in which Howard would make his final public apperance in, Howard would take a flight from Los Angeles, California (the sight of the draft) to Philidelphia, Pennsylvania in where his retirement home was located. He was planning on moving out in the short time and was getting ready to move once he arrived following the flight. In 2043, Howard was diagnosed with heart arrhythmia following his injury in the Super Bowl which led to him suffering cardiac arrest on the field.

Howard needed emergancy assistance on flights due to medical needs cause of this illness. Therefore, special aircraft and pilots with EMT licenses would be needed. On this flight, the plane was not suited to fit Howard's medical needs and the pilot was not suited to handle emergancy situations with Howard's conditions. Once the flight got towards the Delaware River, Howard began convulsing and experiencing irregular heartbeat, with health deteriating the pilot panicked and dropped the plane to make an emergancy landing in a field outside of Philidelphia in the Riverwinds Community Center Park. The plane would crash at the shoreline however killing all 9 people abored.

Following the crash, autopsy reports suggest that Howard may have lost conciouss prior to the crash, Howard's remaning family sued American Airlines for not fuffiling service requirements for $27,000,000. The flight manager for American Airlines who was assigned to Howard's flight was fired the next morning and went to trial. He pled guilty to 27 counts of negligable business malpractice, negligence resulting in death and is serving 55 years in prison.