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Misses Thursday's practice Downs (hamstring) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact The wideout left last Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, and given his continued absence, Downs seems unlikely to see any action in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals. When healthy, Downs is key contributor in a Colts WR corps that also features Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Downs (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Downs left practice Aug. 14 with a hamstring injury and didn't play in Saturday's preseason game. He's unlikely to play in Indy's final preseason game, so the severity of the injury may not become more clear until practice next week ahead of the start of the regular season.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Downs (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, the Indianapolis Star reports.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Saturday's preseason game Downs (hamstring) did not play in Thursday's preseason loss to Green Bay.

Impact Downs left Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury. It's not surprising that he didn't play in the game as a result, but the severity of the injury still isn't clear. He was able to walk off under his own power when leaving practice Thursday.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits Thursday's practice Downs left Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The report notes that Downs walked off under his own power, but the wideout's status for Saturday's preseason contest against the Packers is nonetheless worth monitoring. Consider Downs day-to-day for now.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of preseason opener Downs and most other veteran starters didn't play in Thursday's 24-16 preseason loss at Baltimore.

Impact Fellow wideouts Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce also were rested, leaving Adonai Mitchell, Ashton Dulin, Anthony Gould and rookie tight end Tyler Warren as the the top targets for QB Anthony Richardson, who left the game after a handful of snaps due to a finger dislocation on his throwing hand. Richardson should be fine by Week 1, but the QB situation remains a major concern for Downs' fantasy value after his 2024 production was heavily concentrated in the games Joe Flacco played. Daniel Jones, for all his flaws, is a better bet than Richardson to support fantasy-viable pass catchers -- and especially receivers that rely on short-area targets, like Downs and Pittman. The Colts may give their starters some run in the second or third preseason game, although it's unclear if Richardson or Jones will take the QB reps.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Media availability: Training Camp Report Day, July 22 Kenny Moore II, DeForest Buckner, Michael Pittman Jr., Zaire Franklin, Kwity Paye, Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs meet with the media on rep...

JULY 22, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Colts receivers on quarterback situation: 'may the best man win' | Sporting News Colts receivers Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. discussed working with Anthony Richardson Sr., Daniel Jones.

JULY 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colts A to Z: Josh Downs View photos of wide receiver Josh Downs as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

JULY 4, 2025 • COLTS.COM

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JULY 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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JUNE 8, 2025 • PFF.COM

Colts WR Josh Downs on taking hits from LBs, Caleb Downs & the Pacers' run | The Colts Show Podcast The Colts Show returns with JJ Stankevitz opening the podcast with his thoughts and remembrances of late Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay. JJ the...

JUNE 5, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Josh Downs: OTA media availability, April 22 Wide receiver Josh Downs meets with the media as the team returns to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center to begin the offseason program.

APRIL 22, 2025 • COLTS.COM

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APRIL 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Colts WR Sends Clear Message to Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones Amid QB Competition Colts wide receiver Josh Downs gave a positive message to both Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones ahead of their quarterback competition.

APRIL 17, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Colts hope to add supporting cast in NFL draft for whichever player wins starting QB competition

The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent quarterback Daniel Jones to challenge Anthony Richardson for the starting job this upcoming season

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 31, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Just misses century mark in OT win Downs caught 10 of 13 passes for 94 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars.

Impact The catches and targets were season highs for Downs, who led the Colts in receiving in Week18, while the yardage total was his second-highest of 2024. The second-year wideout saw a modest increase on his rookie production, posting a 72-803-5 line on 107 targets over 14 games this year, and while he flashed his talent on a consistent basis, his ceiling was limited by the erratic quarterbacking of Anthony Richardson (back). Downs could have a true breakout in 2025, but it would likely require Richardson to take a big step forward as well.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Josh Downs pivots upfield for an 18-yard gain Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs turns on the breaks before pivoting for an 18-yard gain against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Targeted four times against Giants Downs caught three of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 45-33 loss to the Giants.

Impact Downs reeled in just three passes for the fourth straight game, as the 23-year-old wideout has failed to produce consistently for fantasy purposes. Downs played 47 of the Colts' 77 offensive snaps Sunday, operating in his No. 3 wide receiver role behind Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce. The North Carolina product will look to bounce back in the season finale when the Colts visit the Jaguars in Week 18.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 16 Recap: Josh Downs, Colts vs. Titans Wide receiver Josh Downs speaks with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' Week 16 win versus the Tennessee Titans.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Productive in high-scoring victory Downs brought in three of four targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Colts' 38-30 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Impact On an afternoon where Anthony Richardson attempted just 11 passes and finished with a modest 131 yards through the air, Downs' modest reception, receiving yardage and target totals were all team highs. The second-year wideout also recorded his fifth touchdown grab of the season on a nifty 27-yard catch and run late in the second quarter where he successfully tiptoed the right sideline on his way to the end zone. Downs' production, along with that of the rest of Indianapolis' pass catchers, remains hard to trust with Richardson under center, but he'll have his usual upside against a vulnerable Giants secondary on the road in Week 17.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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