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
Tom Pelissero adds it’s a one-year deal with a maximum value of $5 million.
The veteran cornerback worked out with the Bengals and Cowboys this offseason but ultimately lands with Indianapolis, where he reunites with DC Lou Anarumo who was his position coach for a couple of years in Miami.
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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