Colts sign Xavien Howard, veteran All-Pro CB, to shore up a troubled cornerback group. Howard, 32, last played in 2023 with Miami, logging 45 tackles, 12 passes defensed and an interception in 13 starts, plus a +55.1 PFF grade. Indianapolis’ CB room has been depleted by injuries: rookie Justin Walley torn ACL, Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents sidelined by hamstring injuries, and Johnathan Edwards concussion. Samuel Womack III, claimed off waivers last season, remains in the mix. The move injects proven veteran expertise and a potential outside CB1/2 pairing with Charvarius Ward, bolstering a defense under Lou Anarumo. It’s a high-variance gamble that will hinge on Howard’s health and form, but the upside is a stabilized boundary that could unlock more aggressive coverage looks for the Colts.