Colts cornerback Xavien Howard has retired and been placed on the reserve/retired list, opening an outside-corner vacancy just before Week 5. Indianapolis signed Trey Washington from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to fill the spot. Howard started for Indy this season but has been targeted heavily in two of four games, including a 112-yard, TD outing against the Rams. The team will evaluate options, with Mekhi Blackmon or Johnathan Edwards as likely next men up.

Xavien Howard retires after four games with the Indianapolis Colts in 2025, ending a standout run that included four Pro Bowls and two All-Pros. Indy signed him in August, but a short, rocky stint and a rough Week 4 loss to Los Angeles prompted the move.

In four games, Howard yielded 66.7% completions and a 124.3 passer rating when targeted, and Indy juggles CB depth as safety Trey Washington moves up from the practice squad. The shift creates new fantasy wrinkles for Colts opponents and streaming defenses.

Indianapolis signs Keydrain Calligan and Darrick Forrest to the Colts' practice squad, freeing space by releasing Mose Vavao and Trey Washington.

Calligan, undrafted from Southeastern Louisiana, and Forrest, a Washington fifth-rounder with 40 career games and 17 starts, provide depth at the back end as Ballard continues roster churn at camp's end.