Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavien Howard has decided to walk away from the game after just four games with his new team.

On Wednesday, Xavien Howard announced his retirement in a statement shared on his Instagram account. Howard cited the need to stop prioritizing football over his family and that he had “fulfilled” his purpose in the sport.

You can read Howard’s full statement below:

Howard went unsigned during the 2024 season following his release from the Miami Dolphins. The Colts signed Howard in free agency, but it took just four games for him to decide that he was ready to call it quits.

The 32-year-old had one fumble recovery and 11 tackles in four games with the Colts, who are off to a surprising 3-1 start. With Howard retiring, don’t be surprised if the Colts pick up anothe

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