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.

32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season. 

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.

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.

Colts Place CB Xavien Howard On Reserve/Retired List, Sign S Trey Washington To 53-Man Roster

Colts CB Xavien Howard has decided to call it a career after joining Indianapolis a few weeks ago. The team announced that they’ve placed him on the reserve/retired list.

Colts' Lou Anarumo Responds to Xavien Howard Criticism

The Indianapolis Colts' secondary was constantly exposed in their 27-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and most of the credit has to go to Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua.

Colts CB Xavien Howard’s job might be in trouble after getting roasted by Rams

The Indianapolis Colts came into Week 4 unbeaten and full of belief. But at SoFi Stadium, that confidence evaporated in a 27-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

'Biggest Hole' in Colts' Gameplan vs Rams Revealed

The Indianapolis Colts dropped an absolute heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Rams to fall to 3-1, removing them from the realm of the undefeated. Both the offense and defense had their own faults to take on for the 27-20 loss, but ESPN believes one specific player was the biggest hole in Indy's game plan against Los Angeles.

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

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.