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Injury Personal
Est. Return 2/9/2026
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Signed a one-year, $2.79 million contract with the Colts in August of 2025.
Hangs up cleats
The Colts placed Howard on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Howard had played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in three straight games for the Colts, but he has abruptly called an end to his career. During his prime years with the Dolphins, Howard was an excellent ball-hawking corner, picking off 27 passes across 65 games from 2017 through 2021.
Howard had played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in three straight games for the Colts, but he has abruptly called an end to his career. During his prime years with the Dolphins, Howard was an excellent ball-hawking corner, picking off 27 passes across 65 games from 2017 through 2021.
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Measurables Review
How do Xavien Howard's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.15 secCone Drill
7.18 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
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Howard earned his fourth Pro Bowl nod in 2022 despite playing through groin injuries all season, but those accolades don't overshadow the decline in play from a cornerback meant to be one of the league's few true lockdown options. If Howard can return to All-Pro levels, or something close to it when back to full health, pairing him with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and new teammate Jalen Ramsey should guarantee Miami one of the most dominant secondaries in the NFL. Though neither Howard nor Ramsey were statistically themselves in last season there's bounce-back potential for them in 2023.
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Recovers fumble in Colts debut
Howard started at cornerback opposite Charvarius Ward and recovered a fumble but did not have a tackle in Sunday's win over Miami.
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Signs with Indy
The Colts signed Howard on Monday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
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Checks in with Bengals
Howard worked out with the Bengals this week but didn't agree to a contract, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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Moves past foot injury
Howard (foot) was fully cleared for football activities earlier this month, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Released with failed physical
The Dolphins released Howard (foot) on Wednesday with a failed physical and post-June 1 designation.
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Abruptly retires Wednesday
Howard informed the Colts of his decision to retire Wednesday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran cornerback was criticized for his play against the Rams' Puka Nacua in Indianapolis' Week 4 loss on Sunday, when he was listed as the nearest defender on seven of Matthew Stafford's completions, which netted 112 yards and a touchdown. Howard was then listed as absent from practice Wednesday due to a personal matter. That issue has now been clarified, and in an Instagram post explaining his rationale, Howard cited his desire to put family first as the impetus for his sudden retirement decision.
The veteran cornerback was criticized for his play against the Rams' Puka Nacua in Indianapolis' Week 4 loss on Sunday, when he was listed as the nearest defender on seven of Matthew Stafford's completions, which netted 112 yards and a touchdown. Howard was then listed as absent from practice Wednesday due to a personal matter. That issue has now been clarified, and in an Instagram post explaining his rationale, Howard cited his desire to put family first as the impetus for his sudden retirement decision.