Sweeney and Morris play specials teams and Howard doesn’t. Simple as. If they kept Howard instead he’d also be inactive so it really doesn’t matter that much.
I think they’re all in the same tier as passers but Mahomes and Herbert are a little more consistent. That being said, Josh’s running ability and the dawg he has in him add a whole different dynamic to defending him that the others don’t.
If it’s 3rd/4th and short or on the goal line then I’m fine with him doing what it takes to pick the yards necessary. Other than that I hope he slides every single time.