Colts Sign CB Xavien Howard

Colts Sign CB Xavien Howard
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The Colts are signing CB Xavien Howard to a contract, his agent announced on social media.

Reunited and it feels so good. Congratulations to @aurasportsgroup client @Iamxavienhoward on signing with @Colts pic.twitter.com/xDg9wAPaGE

— David Canter (@davidcanter) August 18, 2025

The veteran cornerback worked out with the Bengals and Cowboys this offseason but ultimately lands with Indianapolis.

Howard, 32, is a former second-round pick of the Dolphins back in 2016. He was in the final year of his four-year, $6,128,038 rookie deal and set to make a base salary of $1,285,641 for the 2019 season when he agreed to a five-year, $76.5 million extension that included $46 million guaranteed with Miami.

He had three years remaining on this contract and was set to make a base salary of $12,975,000 for the 2022 season when he agreed to a new five-year, $90 million extension.

The Dolphins designated him as a post-June 1 release this offseason.

In 2023, Howard appeared in 13 games for the Dolphins and recorded 45 tackles, one interception, and 12 pass defenses.

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