Xavien Howard News

How Raiders Can Continue Offensive Momentum vs. Colts

The Las Vegas Raiders have trudged to a 1-3 record so far in the 2025 NFL season. They came into the year with some optimism that they could be dark-horse playoff contenders behind a strong, explosive offense, while their defense was expected to hold them back.

Xavien Howard Calls It Quits Right Before Raiders Showdown

After the passing attack from Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams dominated, a Colts cornerback ended his football career. Xavien Howard was a premier cornerback in this league for several years.

AFC Notes: Xavien Howard, Anthony Richardson, Colts, Texans, Titans

The Colts allowed 360 passing yards to the Rams in their Week 4 loss. Indianapolis DC Lou Anarumo refused to put all the blame on CB Xavien Howard after he was beaten multiple times, and feels the collective effort could’ve been better.  “The combination of all of it,” Anarumo said, via Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star.

Xavien Howard Retires from NFL After 4 Games with Colts, Says ‘Family First’

Xavien Howard’s comeback attempt in Indianapolis has come to an unexpected end. The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback informed the Colts on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL after just four games with the franchise.

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Colts Sign Cornerback After Xavien Howard Retirement

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed first-year cornerback Keenan Garber to their practice squad on Tuesday morning. The news broke after the Colts' starting cornerback, Xavien Howard, retired only four games into the season.

Raiders must shake off bitter loss as explosive Colts await

After taking their first loss on the field last week, the Indianapolis Colts absorbed one off the field ahead of a Sunday home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

After Immense Struggles, Colts' Xavien Howard Retires

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have placed cornerback Xavien Howard on the reserve/retired list after four games. The Colts signed safety Trey Washington to the 53-man roster to take Howard's place.

Colts Starting CB & Former All-Pro Abruptly Retires Before Raiders Matchup

The Indianapolis Colts' 3-1 start has been one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season so far. While quarterback Daniel Jones deserves a lot of credit for that, the defense has also been greatly improved.

AFC Notes: Xavien Howard, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts Sign CB Xavien Howard For One Year, Up To $5M

The Colts are signing CB Xavien Howard to a contract, his agent announced on social media. Tom Pelissero adds it’s a one-year deal with a maximum value

Howard Ready to Answer the Call

Xavien Howard is ready, willing and able to return after a year out of the NFL, and he’s willing to listen to any offers. That most definitely includes his long-time team, the Miami Dolphins.

Why the Lions should target CB Xavien Howard

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history, but still have work to do as they press toward the ultimate prize. Howard is one move the team should strongly consider.