Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents have missed most of training camp with hamstring injuries. Kenny Moore has a knee injury, Johnathan Edwards left Saturday's game with a concussion, and Justin Walley is on IR due to an ACL injury.

Howard's signing will put him on an active roster for the first time since the Miami Dolphins cut the four-time Pro Bowl selection and 2020 All-Pro in February 2024. Howard has dealt with a number of injuries in recent years, but the Colts conducted an in-person workout with him, with a team source describing his performance as "really good."

The Indianapolis Colts made six roster moves on Monday, including signing Xavien Howard and placing a promising rookie on IR.