Howard's signing will put him on an active roster for the first time since the Miami Dolphins cut the four-time Pro Bowl selection and 2020 All-Pro in February 2024. Howard has dealt with a number of injuries in recent years, but the Colts conducted an in-person workout with him, with a team source describing his performance as "really good."

The Indianapolis Colts made six roster moves on Monday, including signing Xavien Howard and placing a promising rookie on IR.

Howard sat out the 2024 season with a lingering injury after spending the first eight years of his career with the Dolphins