New Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo already has a sense of what four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard brings to his injury-depleted secondary — even at age 32, even after a year out of football.

As the Indianapolis Colts continue to navigate injuries at cornerback, the team is signing former All-Pro Xavien Howard to boost their depth at the position.

Lou Anarumo has extensive knowledge of his newest cornerback and anticipates more than casual contribution. The subject was Xavien Howard, who was added to the Indianapolis Colts’ cornerbacks room Monday with a one-year contract worth a maximum of $5 million.

The Indianapolis Colts are signing veteran cornerback and former Miami Dolphins star Xavien Howard, his agent, David Canter of Aura Sports Group, announced Monday. Howard, a two-time All-Pro, will join the Colts on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a league source confirmed to The Athletic.

The Colts also announced the signings of linebackers Jake Chaney and Joseph Vaughn while moving tackle Blake Freeland and linebacker Jacob Phillips on IR alongside Wohler. Both players will be out for the remainder of the season.

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Needing to address their issues in the secondary, the Indianapolis Colts made added a former Pro Bowler who missed the 2024-25 season.

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Womack played 673 defensive snaps for the Colts last season and had good ball production, recording two interceptions and seven pass breakups. Among eligible cornerbacks, Womack was tied for 10th in forced incompletion rate in 2024, according to PFF.