Howard is a former first-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler with 331 tackles, 95 passes defended, and 29 interceptions. The former Miami Dolphins second-rounder hasn’t found a team in 2024, but the Colts can sign him for the cheap if they want to bolster their secondary.

Given how Kenny Moore II has been the only constant, perhaps signing Howard can help Jaylon Jones and Samuel Womack III. It must be stated that Jones has played mostly good football this year, despite a few pitfalls in 2024.

The veteran Reed has been a solid cornerback despite the Jets struggling mightily, posting Pro Football Focus defensive grades of 74.5 overall, 65.9 run, and 73.9 coverage. He’s also compiled 44 tackles (two for loss), nine passes defended, and 1.0 sacks in 2024. We’ll see if this is a route the Colts decide to take in 2025 free agency.

The Colts have plenty of areas to address now, with four games left, or after this campaign concludes. As B/R alluded to, Indy has issues with their secondary. However, while the cracks aren’t breaking the dam, the Colts can’t continue to play softball with Gus Bradley’s secondary or risk allowing a multitude of yards for plenty of matchups ahead.