Four-time Pro Bowler Xavien Howard has signed with the Indianapolis Colts months after his release from the Miami Dolphins. Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, Howard’s first NFL position coach, believes the veteran cornerback can still be an elite interceptor once he regains game shape.

The Indianapolis Colts are poised to elevate second-year linebacker Jaylon Carlies to a starting position under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. This move signals a strategic shift toward embracing fresh talent in their defensive lineup.