Former four-time Pro Bowler Xavien Howard has retired from the NFL.

The Colts announced Wednesday that they put the one-time All-Pro on the reserve/retired list following a tough performance during a loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Howard, 32, played nine years in the NFL and spent eight seasons with the Dolphins before joining the Colts as a free agent in August after not playing in 2024.

Xavien Howard of the Indianapolis Colts reacts during the first half against the Denver Broncos in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images

He went on to start the first four games of the season for Indianapolis, recording 11 tackles and one fumble recovery.

“When I was away from the game in 2024, I fell in love with taking my kids to school, doing acti

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