The Indianapolis Colts are now 1-1 after a narrow 21-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in the preseason game. Many players used the second preseason game to shine. Names like quarterback Jason Bean, running back Tyler Goodson, safety Nick Cross and defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore made a good impression against Arizona and should increase their value in the eyes of the coach before the start of the regular season.

But as the scouting department of Bleacher Report points this out in their analysis of the biggest weaknesses of all NFL teams after week two of the preseason. There is also a possible solution to the weakness, for Indianapolis the biggest problem is the cornerback position. The solution? The signing of former four-time Pro Bowler and First Team All-Pro corner Xavien Howard.

“Currently, the Colts are relying on a lot of young players to take the next step. Signing Xavien Howard, arguably the best cornerback available, could ease some of that pressure.”

– Bleacher Report Scouting Department

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Howard has a wealth of NFL experience against some of the most dangerous receivers. In eight years, Howard has amassed 331 tackles, 95 passes defensed, 29 interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. Howard’s elite days may be behind him, but the 31-year-old can still add depth to a team like Indianapolis that needs help in the secondary.

It’s fair to say that JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones have potential in Gus Bradley’s defense. Additionally, veteran Kenny Moore II played great in 2023 and has the potential for a Pro Bowl season in 2024. But outside of those three, Indy has an unproven cornerback corps. Rookies Jaylin Simpson and Micah Abraham have underperformed, while backups like Dallis Flowers and Darrell Baker Jr. can play solidly, but not often enough to be trusted.

This is a good signing that Indianapolis should seriously consider. Howard likely has enough left in the tank to start for Bradley and help build a young cornerback room for Indianapolis. We’ll see if the Colts and the front office decide to sign Howard cheaply to add more impact to a defensive back group that needs it.

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