Indianapolis Colts Sign Former Miami Dolphins All-Pro CB Xavien Howard
The Colts added veteran cornerback Xavien Howard on a one-year, $5 million deal to strengthen their injury-hit secondary and add leadership, the team said.
- On August 18, 2025, the Indianapolis Colts signed former Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, agent David Canter announced.
- Facing depleted depth after four key cornerback injuries to Kenny Moore II, Justin Walley, Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents, the Colts' secondary is under pressure.
- A four-time Pro Bowler, Howard recorded 29 interceptions, two sacks, and 331 tackles over eight seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
- He adds veteran leadership and playmaking to a revamped secondary that includes Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum.
- Looking ahead, Howard will face his Dolphins in Week 1 of the 2025 season after sitting out the 2024 season.
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Indianapolis Colts sign ex-Dolphins CB Xavien Howard to 1-year, $5M deal
The Indianapolis Colts have signed former Miami Dolphins all-pro cornerback Xavien Howard to a one-year, $5M contract. Howard’s agent David Canter announced Monday on X: “Reunited and it feels so good. Congratulations to @aurasportsgroup client @Iamxavienhoward on signing with @Colts” The eight-year veteran, who last played in 2023, will serve to add depth to a Colts cornerbacks room that features Charvarius Ward, and the injured Kenny Moore II …

Indianapolis Colts Bolster Secondary with Xavien Howard Signing
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The Indianapolis Colts had a string of bad luck regarding their cornerback position.Third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Justin Walley, tore his ACL in joint practices before the start of the preseason. 2021 Pro Bowler Kenny Moore suffered a knee injury and will be out for the meantime. Injury-plagued JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones are both currently dealing with hamstring issues, keeping them out of practice.Indianapolis had to address its cor…
Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard signs with the Colts
Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard has signed with the Indianapolis Colts. The 32-year-old Howard was cut by the Miami Dolphins in February 2024 and did not play last year after suffering multiple injuries leading up to his release. Indy believes…
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