Josh Downs - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Dodges injury report Downs (calf) is not on the Colts' injury report.

Impact The fourth-year receiver downplayed the calf injury that slowed him towards the end of summer. Downs evaded the injury report entirely Wednesday, signaling that he should be ready to go for the opener against the Ravens. Indianapolis may be full-strength at receiver with Alec Pierce trending in the right direction as well.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rome Odunze, Courtland Sutton, Josh Downs, and 5 Other Must-Start Wide Receivers in Week 1 Fantasy Football Our projections favor Rome Odunze, Josh Downs, and a few others as high-upside wide receivers for NFL Week 1.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Week 1 Fantasy Sleepers: Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs deserve extra consideration Johnston, a Chargers receiver, and the Colts' Downs are set up nicely to produce in fantasy this week.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Colts expect WR Keenan Allen to play in season opener and are hopeful Alec Pierce also returns

The Indianapolis Colts expect receiver Keenan Allen to play in the season opener despite his recent arrest

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Why Daniel Jones And The Colts Can Match Their Prolific Offense From Early 2025

Indy's offense was on a prolific pace before a fractured fibula and torn Achilles took QB Daniel Jones out. Now he's ready to run it back.

SEPTEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Why Daniel Jones And The Colts Can Match Their Prolific Offense From Early 2025

Taking part in Tuesday's practice Downs (calf) was spotted on the field participating in Tuesday's practice, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.

Impact Downs missed some practice time last week with what he termed as a "very minor" calf injury, and his presence on the field Tuesday seemingly supports that notion. The Colts will release their first Week 1 injury report Sept. 9, and if his activity Tuesday is any indication, Downs looks poised to be listed as a full practice participant or off the report entirely as the team prepares for its season-opening game against the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Josh Downs at joint practice with Atlanta Falcons Colts wide receiver Josh Downs was mic'd up during the team's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons at training camp.

AUGUST 30 • COLTS.COM

Josh Downs won't lose any sleep over the Colts' best problem The Indianapolis Colts finally have weapons for Daniel Jones, and Josh Downs doesn't care if that means he won't have as big a role as antic...

AUGUST 28 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Josh Downs Injury Bumps Fantasy Football Stock for 2 Colts Wide Receivers, Including a Fantasy Veteran With Josh Downs sidelined for an undisclosed amount of time, two Colts receivers see a potential bump in production as the ramp up to week 1...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Colts activate top receiver Alec Pierce from physically unable to perform list after ankle surgery

The Indianapolis Colts activated receiver Alec Pierce from the physically unable to perform list Thursday, two days before their final preseason game against the Detroit Lions

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Colts' Josh Downs Gets Candid on Injury, Expectations for Season Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs revealed the severity of his injury and discussed his outlook for 2026.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Charvarius Ward Sr. on return from back injury and Josh Downs on Keenan Allen's impact, best camp yet | 2026 Media availability, August 26 Charvarius Ward Sr. provides an update on returning to practice for the first time since training camp and discusses how fellow cornerback J...

AUGUST 26 • COLTS.COM

Calf injury appears minor Downs said his calf injury is "very minor" and believes he will resume practicing soon, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.

Impact The injury prevented Downs from practicing both Tuesday and Wednesday, but it does not appear he is facing any sort of extended absence. With Alec Pierce (ankle) still sidelined, Keenan Allen, Ashton Dulin and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine figure to get more reps with the first team for the time being.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to calf issue Downs is not practicing Wednesday due to a calf injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact Downs sat out Tuesday's practice with an undisclosed injury, and the reason for his absence is now known. The extent of his setback is uncertain, but the Colts are down their top two options at the wide receiver spot for the time being.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Catchup: Patrick Mahomes Update, Ja'Marr Chase Injures Knee, More Injury News

As we're just over two weeks away from the start of the regular season, here's what you need to know from Tuesday's news around the NFL.

AUGUST 26 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Catchup: Patrick Mahomes Update, Ja'Marr Chase Injures Knee, More Injury News

Held out with injury Downs is not practicing Tuesday due to an unspecified injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Further details were not provided, but Downs dealt with a couple injury issues earlier in training camp and has now picked up another. Further details about his latest setback figure to be revealed in short order.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Making Another QB Error? 7 Takeaways From Week 2 Of The Preseason

Here's what we learned from this week's preseason games.

AUGUST 24 • FOX SPORTS

Browns Making Another QB Error? 7 Takeaways From Week 2 Of The Preseason

Josh Downs reveals overlooked benefit of Keenan Allen joining Colts Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs welcomed Keenan Allen with open arms, and he knows they can be one of the deadliest tandems.

AUGUST 21 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Sees positives in team's veteran WR addition Downs is excited to play alongside veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen, whom the Colts signed to a one-year contract Monday, Paul Bretl of USA Today Colts Wire reports.

Impact Allen and Downs have overlapping skills sets, but both shifty wide receivers should get plenty of playing time given the Colts' lack of established alternatives at the position besides Alec Pierce (ankle), who is on the active/PUP list. Downs believes sharing the field with Allen will result in more one-on-one matchups for Downs. The 2023 third-round pick had a career-low 566 receiving yards in 2025 after recording 771 receiving yards in his rookie regular season and 803 receiving yards in 2024.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Colts QB Daniel Jones Continues To Impress In Return From Achilles Injury

Daniel Jones lit up a solid Falcons secondary on Wednesday, though a key Colts pass-catcher had to leave the field with an injury.

AUGUST 20 • FOX SPORTS

Colts QB Daniel Jones Continues To Impress In Return From Achilles Injury

2-Minute Drill: Daniel Jones sharp in joint practice with the Falcons, Keenan Allen signs Matt Taylor recaps Wednesday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons, in which quarterback Daniel Jones completed several passes to Josh D...

AUGUST 20 • COLTS.COM

Colts add depth at wide receiving by signing Keenan Allen to a 1-year deal, AP source says

Keenan Allen is getting another chance to extend his NFL career

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Most Underrated Aspect of Colts Adding Keenan Allen The Indianapolis Colts bolstered their wide receiver room, headlined by Alec Pierce and Josh Downs, by signing veteran wideout Keenan Allen...

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

WR Keenan Allen Back For Another Year, Will Reportedly Sign With Colts

Keenan Allen isn't ready to call it a career just yet. The six-time Pro Bowler is set to return for his 14th NFL season.

AUGUST 18 • FOX SPORTS

WR Keenan Allen Back For Another Year, Will Reportedly Sign With Colts

Returned to Saturday's practice Downs, who briefly left Saturday's practice after landing hard on his back, later returned to the session, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Downs was among the Colts' key skill players who didn't see action in Thursday's preseason opener. However, given that he was able to return to Saturday's practice after the brief exit, he could suit up for the team's next exhibition tilt, Aug. 22 against the Falcons, should coach Shane Steichen elect give his starters some reps next weekend.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

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