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Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard abruptly retired from the NFL on Wednesday after struggling through the first four games of the season with the Indianapolis Colts.

Team officials said Howard was placed on the reserve/retired list after practice Wednesday. The team signed safety Trey Washington to take his place on the 53-man roster.

Howard released a statement on his Instagram account.

“Throughout my career I’ve always played football for the love of the sport. I enjoyed everything that came with being part of the NFL, it was my passion for the game that drove me,” he said. “I love and appreciate the Miami Dolphins for drafting me and giving me the chance to play pro football. I cannot thank the Indianapolis Colts enough for letti

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