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With 331 tackles, 95 passes defended, and 29 interceptions, Howard is a past first-team All-Prowler with four-times Pro Bowler credentials. Although the former Miami Dolphins second-rounder hasn’t found a team in 2024, the Colts might sign him for cheap to strengthen their secondary if they so wish.

Since Kenny Moore II has been the only consistent, maybe acquiring Howard will aid Samuel Womack III and Jaylon Jones. Jones has, despite a few mishaps in 2024, generally performed rather well in football this year.

Ballentine also sees Indy signing free agent D.J. Reed of the New York Jets in 2025.

Anthony Richardson is on a rookie contract, hence the Colts should be forceful. Targeting one of the best cornerbacks available on the market will help to close a void. On the post-trade deadline variation of our free agency big board, D.J. Reed came in at No. 5 overall. He could run alongside Sauce Gardner in New York and was fantastic as his running buddy in Indy.Department of Bleacher Reporting Scouting
With Pro Football Focus defensive rankings of 74.5 overall, 65.9 run, and 73.9 coverage, the seasoned Reed has been a consistent cornerback despite the Jets’ struggle. < In 2024 he has also accumulated 1.0 sacks, nine passes defended, and 44 tackles—two for loss. In 2025 free agency, we will see whether the Colts choose this path.

With four games left, or following this season, the Colts have plenty of places to improve right now. Indy suffers with their secondary, as B/R hinted about. Though the cracks aren’t bursting the dam, the Colts can’t keep playing softball with Gus Bradley’s secondary or risk conceding a lot of yards for plenty of matchup ahead.

Under Mile High Stadium against the Broncos in Week 15, we’ll see whether the Colts can relax and emerge from the bye week strong.