The Indianapolis Colts got an unexpected gift on Wednesday ahead of Week 5 as free agent acquisition Xavien Howard decided to retire. The answer to that came less than 24 hours after Howard announced he was hanging up his cleats. Indianapolis Colts sign a cornerback after Xavien Howard retiresHe is tall enough to play corner at 6 feet tall, but even in college, he was not a highly experienced cornerback. He probably will never be elevated from the practice squad, and he is definitely no true replacement for Xavien Howard. The player who takes Xavien Howard's place in 2025 is likely not yet known long-term.