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Shane Steichen on players back for the offseason program, Daniel Jones next steps | 2026 Offseason Watch head coach Shane Steichen speak with the media as the Colts' offseason program gets underway, discussing Daniel Jones' rehab and next...

10 HOURS AGO • COLTS.COM

Colts have a Josh Downs decision to make before his price goes way up Josh Downs is expected to have an increased role with the Indianapolis Colts, which could lead to a bounce-back season, leaving Indy with a...

APRIL 11 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Josh Downs can't afford to fumble the trust Colts gave him in free agency With Michael Pittman Jr. no longer in the picture, the Indianapolis Colts will need Josh Downs to take a big leap in his fourth year in the...

APRIL 3 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the Value of Every Position in the Pro Game

With the 2026 draft approaching, former NFL scout Bucky Brooks ranks the value of every position in today's NFL game.

MARCH 27 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Draft: Ranking the Value of Every Position in the Pro Game

Sound Smart: 4 Observations on the First Wave of NFL Free Agency

After a busy first week of NFL free agency, here are key takeaways, observations and insights regarding the big moves.

MARCH 16 • FOX SPORTS

Sound Smart: 4 Observations on the First Wave of NFL Free Agency

Larger role after Pittman trade? Downs has an opportunity to earn more targets in 2026, as Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports Friday that the Colts have officially traded Michael Pittman to Pitts...

Impact Downs has averaged a respectable 97.7 targets across his first three NFL regular seasons, but he could get even more opportunities after the departure of Pittman, who drew at least 111 targets in each of his last five campaigns with the Colts. The Colts re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles), keeping intact the rest of a passing game in which Downs finished fourth on the team with 566 receiving yards in 2025, trailing Pierce (1,003), rookie tight end Tyler Warren (817) and Pittman (784).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs' recent comments about brother Caleb Downs are music to Bengals fans' ears As the NFL prepares for the 2026 Draft, Cincinnati Bengals fans are hearing exactly what they want from the family of dream prospect Caleb D...

FEBRUARY 21 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Ohio State's 2-time All-American Caleb Downs declares for NFL draft

Safety Caleb Downs is the latest Ohio State standout to declare for the NFL draft

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Four catches in defeat Downs caught all four of his targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 38-30 loss to Houston.

Impact Downs was able to secure multiple passes for the seventh straight game while his 61 receiving yards were his second-highest total over that stretch. The wide receiver has now completed his third campaign in Indianapolis having caught 58 of 88 targets for 566 yards and four touchdowns while also adding one carry for three yards and 68 yards on punt returns over 16 regular-season contests. Downs will enter the offseason on the final year of his rookie contract.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Leonard beams pass to Downs over the middle for 23 yards Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard dials up dime to wide receiver Josh Downs over the middle for 23 yards.

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

HIGHIGHT | Riley Leonard rips 30-yard dot to Downs downfield Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard zips a 30-yard dime to wide receiver Josh Downs against the Houston Texans.

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

Slowed by Jags Downs recorded two receptions on five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Downs tied for second on the team in targets, though Philip Rivers continued to spread opportunity evenly among his pass catchers. While he didn't convert his targets into receptions efficiently, Downs did manage to turn in long catches of 18 and 16 yards. He now has at least five targets in six consecutive games, though target allocation could change in Week 18 against the Texans if the Colts turn to Riley Leonard at quarterback now that they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Rivers' sideline DIME results in 18-yard toe-tap catch by Downs Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs keeps his feet in bounds on an 18-yard sideline dime from quarterback Philip Rivers.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Colts' late-season collapse puts them on cusp of missing playoffs

Philip Rivers gave the Indianapolis Colts a chance Monday night

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Philip Rivers starts strong, but his late Pick-6 proves costly to Colts' playoff hopes in 48-27 loss

Quarterback Philip Rivers came out of retirement to lead the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Continues clicking with Rivers Downs brought in five of nine targets for 65 yards in the Colts' 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday night. He also rushed once for three yards.

Impact Downs led the Colts in receptions and tied Tyler Warren for the team lead in targets, once again displaying some solid chemistry with Philip Rivers after catching the latter's first touchdown pass since the 2020 season in Week 15. Downs has drawn a total of 14 targets over his first two games working with the veteran signal-caller, and he's likely to be busy again in a Week 17 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | Rivers lasers a 17-yard pass to wide-open Josh Downs entering Niners territory Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers completes a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Josh Downs.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Josh Downs Fantasy Week 16: Projections vs. 49ers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation In Week 16 (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET), wideout Josh Downs and the Indianapolis Colts will face the San Francisco 49ers, who have the 22nd-rank...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

From grandpa to gridiron: Philip Rivers' inspiring NFL return

Philip Rivers has returned to the NFL as a grandfather, nearly five years after his last touchdown

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Philip Rivers Emotional After Return: 'Just thankful, grateful, that I was out there'

Philip Rivers fought back tears after making his return, hoping that his comeback teaches his kids and high school players he coaches to not...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Philip Rivers Emotional After Return: 'Just thankful, grateful, that I was out there'

Hot Drake Maye start ends with frustration; Javonte Williams, Josh Downs score TDs Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in the New England...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Catches TD from Rivers Downs caught three of five targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Downs caught Philip Rivers' first touchdown pass following a five-year layoff on an eight-yard connection in the second quarter. Outside of scoring the only touchdown for either team, Downs had another quiet performance as Rivers threw for only 120 yards. Following Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts' passing game has lost most of its fantasy appeal heading into a MNF home game against the 49ers on Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philip Rivers returns to NFL, Colts drop hard-fought game to Seahawks | Instant Reaction Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down Philip Rivers' first NFL game in five years, highlighting the 44-year-old's touchdown pass to Josh...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Seahawks outlast Philip Rivers and Colts 18-16 on Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal

Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT | Philip Rivers' first TD pass since 2020 goes to Josh Downs Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers extends the Colts' lead against the Seattle Seahawks with his first touchdown pass since 2020.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • COLTS.COM

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