Wide Receiver Jamar Howard Activated from Injured Reserve
August 6, 2015 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Portland Thunder News Release
PORTLAND - The Portland Thunder have activated receiver Jamar Howard from injured reserve, announced head coach Mike Hohensee Thursday afternoon.
Howard (6-4, 215, Central Missouri) exited the Week 5 contest in San Jose midway through the second quarter, following an 11 yard reception where he was hit into the wall by SaberCats DB Ken Fontenette. The leg injury required surgery, causing Jamar to miss each of the last 12 games.
"Of course we're excited to have Jamar back, especially if he can perform at the level he was prior to the injury," Hohensee stated. "It's been great to have his energy back in the meeting room, and on the practice field."
Howard's 45 catches, for 610 yards through the first five games of the 2015 season ranked second in the Arena Football League for both statistical receiving categories at the time of his injury, while his 13 touchdowns had him tied for first.
Jamar Howard 2015 Game By Game Statistics
WK1 LA: 8 REC, 114 YDS; 2 CAR, 5 YDS WK2 TB: 15 REC, 221 YDS, 4 TDS; 3 CAR, 9 YDS; 2 TKLS WK3 SPK: 11 REC, 112 YDS, 2 TDS; 2 CAR, -2 YDS WK4 @ARI: 9 REC, 138 YDS, 4 TDS WK5 @SJ: 2 REC, 25 YDS
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