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The Indianapolis Colts have placed former All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard on the reserve/retired list - indicating that the veteran defensive player is calling it a career.
Howard signed a deal with the Colts back in August after missing the entire 2024 season.
He played and started in each of his team's games this season - recovering a fumble against his former team, the Miami Dolphins, in Week 1.
Howard had been struggling in recent weeks - allowing seven completions on ten targets for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4.
He was frequently matched up with Rams star wideout Puka Nacua - who finished the night with 13 catches for 170 yards.
When asked if his play had been at an acceptable level, Howard admitted that his performance was 'Not to my ability.'
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard has appeared to retire from the NFL
In Week 4, Howard struggled against the LA Rams passing attack and star Puka Nacua (R)
Howard was a second-round pick to the Dolphins out of Baylor in 2016 and made an instant impact for Miami's defensive secondary.
Across his career, Howard led the league in interceptions twice (seven in 2018, ten in 2020) and in passes defended once (20 in 2020).
He was named to the Pro Bowl four times, made the All-Pro second-team in 2018, and the All-Pro first-team in 2020.
Howard's contract with the Colts was good for one-year and $1.255million.
Before being cut from the Dolphins after the 2023 season, Howard was on a five-year, $90million deal.
