"INDIANAPOLIS -- Veteran cornerback Xavien Howard signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August hoping to revive his career after a year away from the NFL. Now, after four games, the four-time Pro Bowl selection has decided to abruptly reverse course. Howard, 32, informed the Colts on Wednesday of his decision to retire on the heels of a much-criticized performance against the Los Angeles Rams and star receiver Puka Nacua on Sunday."
"Howard was not at practice Wednesday, but the team's injury report indicated he was absent because of a personal matter. Coach Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo had fielded repeated questions since the game about their intentions moving forward with Howard, who had been starting as an outside cornerback for Indianapolis since Week 1. Neither coach indicated any plan to make a lineup change."
Veteran cornerback Xavien Howard signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August to revive his career after a year away from the NFL. After four games, Howard informed the Colts of his decision to retire following a heavily criticized performance against the Los Angeles Rams and receiver Puka Nacua. Howard missed Wednesday practice with the team's injury report citing a personal matter. Coaches Shane Steichen and Lou Anarumo had been asked repeatedly about Howard’s status but had not signaled plans to change the lineup. Steichen noted the team faced elite receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams and said the staff would evaluate the situation. There was no indication the team planned to release Howard before his retirement decision.
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