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Cleared to play vs. Bears Downs (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Downs participated without limitations in all three of Indianapolis' practices this week, setting the stage for the wide receiver to make his season debut. Michael Pittman (back/calf) is questionable, but Downs' return could lead to decreased playing time for rookie Adonai Mitchell, as Alec Pierce has probably cemented his spot in three-receiver sets with 181 receiving yards and two touchdowns through two games. Downs finished second to Pittman (1,152) with 771 receiving yards last season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full, poised to play Downs (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday and appears set to suit up Sunday versus Chicago.

Impact Downs said Wednesday morning he intends to make his 2024 debut versus the Bears, and his ability to handle a full assortment of practice reps acts as convincing confirmation of that plan. The 2023 third-round pick had been sidelined due to a high-ankle sprain since early August, but he was close to returning Week 2. Now, Downs will work in with Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell in a Colts wide receiver corps led by Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to play vs. Chicago Downs (ankle) said Wednesday he intends to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bears, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Downs appears to be nearly recovered from the right high-ankle sprain he sustained Aug. 7. He was reportedly viewed as a 50-50 decision to play Week 2 against the Packers, but was ultimately made inactive. The 2023 third-round pick resumed practicing in full prior to being ruled out versus Green Bay, so he could be ready to immediately handle his usual assortment of reps alongside Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell, while working behind top wide receiver Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Green Bay Downs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Downs is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7. Downs had a good week of practice as he went from limited early in the week to full practice on Friday. However, the Colts are likely being cautious with his return. He may be able to make his 2024 debut next week against Chicago. Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell will continue to see ample snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman with Downs out.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as 50-50 to play Downs (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, is considered "50-50" to play Week 2, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though his ability to close the week as a full practice participant Friday is normally an indication of a player being ready to play on game day, Downs' status still looks to be up in the air since he had been a limited or non-participant in practice in the five weeks before that while managing a left high-ankle sprain. According to Rapoport, the Colts want to make sure that Downs has zero issues with the ankle before clearing him to play, so the wideout could be put through a pregame workout before the team makes a call on his availability. Official word on Downs' status will be provided when Indianapolis releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Downs doesn't suit up or is subject to a limited snap count, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell could continue to see ample snaps alongside No. 1 wideout Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable despite full practice Downs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers after logging a full practice Friday.

Impact It was encouraging that Downs upgraded from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to full participation Friday, but that wasn't enough to get his name off the team's injury report. Downs hadn't practiced for five weeks before his activity this week, and he sat out the regular-season opener against the Texans, so even if he gets the green light Sunday, Downs likely won't have a full workload. Alec Pierce could once again be the main beneficiary of Downs' absence.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Downs (ankle) remained a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Two straight limited sessions to open Week 2 prep offer hope that Downs could suit up Sunday against the Packers after missing last week's season-opening loss to the Texans due to a left high-ankle sprain. However, unless the wideout practices fully Friday, he'll likely head into the weekend with an injury designation.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Downs (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Downs, who continues to progress in his recovery from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7, noted per James Boyd of The Athletic, the he felt "70 percent" last week and is now feeling in the "80-90 percent" range. At this stage, the wideout says that the key to him feeling capable of playing this Sunday against the Packers rests in his ability to run and cut without thinking about his ankle.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice Notebook: Josh Downs, Matt Gay return to practice ahead of Colts' Week 2 matchup vs. Green Bay Packers Neither Downs (ankle) or Gay (hernia) practiced last week, and both did not play in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Houston Texans.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Set for limited practice Downs (ankle) is slated to be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Downs -- who is bouncing back from a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Aug. 7 -- continues to make progress, with his looming practice participation representing a key step toward potentially returning to action this weekend versus the Packers. In the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Texans, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell saw added WR snaps behind top option Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Being monitored for Week 2 Coach Shane Steichen said Monday the Colts will monitor Downs (ankle) heading into the team's Week 2 road matchup against the Packers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin...

Impact Downs was held out of Indianapolis' 29-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday, but it sounds like he could have a chance to return Week 2 at Green Bay. With Downs sidelined Alec Pierce was able to translate his increased opportunities into a huge impact, securing all three of his targets for 125 yards and a touchdown. Even if Downs is healthy Week 2, Pierce's impressive performance leaves the Colts with a crowded wide receiver room, with Michael Pittman atop the depth chart and rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell having drawn five targets Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Downs was held out of Indianapolis' 29-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday, but it sounds like he could have a chance to return Week 2 at Green Bay. With Downs sidelined, Alec Pierce was able to translate his increased opportunities into a huge impact, securing all three of his targets for 125 yards and a touchdown. Even if Downs is healthy Week 2, Pierce's impressive performance leaves the Colts with a crowded wide receiver room, with Michael Pittman atop the depth chart and rookie second-round pick Adonai Mitchell having drawn five targets Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) ruled out vs. Texans Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been ruled out of the team’s season opener against the visiting Houston Texans, coach Shane...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Colts' WR Josh Downs ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Texans Colts WR Josh Downs has been ruled out of the team’s Sunday matchup with the Houston Texans.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Out for Sunday's game Coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Downs (ankle) is out for Sunday's season opener against the Texans.

Impact Downs was able to do some individual movement drills off to the side during Friday's practice, but he won't be ready for Week 1 action and will thus target a potential return Sept. 15 against the Packers. In his absence versus Houston, fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce should see added opportunities behind No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Working off to the side Though Downs (ankle) wasn't participating in practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic notes that the wideout was doing individual movement drills off to the side.

Impact If Downs officially goes down as a 'DNP' for the third straight practice, his chances of suiting up Sunday versus Houston wouldn't seem promising. Either way, added context with regard to his Week 1 status will arrive no later that the release on the Colts' final injury report of the week.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at Thursday's practice Downs (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though officially listed as a non-participant in the Colts' first practice of the week, Downs -- who is bouncing back from a high-ankle sprain -- noted that he ran some routes during Wednesday's session, while suggesting that he's "real close" to returning, per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis. With another 'DNP' looming Thursday, what (if anything) Downs is able to do Friday figures to be pivotal in terms of his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' WR Josh Downs feels 'real close;' status for Sunday 'up in the air' Colts’ wide receiver Josh Downs says he feels “real close,” and his status for Sunday’s game is still “up in the air.”

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Still not practicing Downs (ankle) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Downs, who suffered a high-ankle sprain Aug. 7, has two more chances to log practice reps ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Texans. If he ends up being unavailable for the contest, fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce would be in store for added opportunities versus Houston behind No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Week 1 Coach Shane Steichen noted Monday that Downs is "progressing well" while rehabbing his high-ankle sprain, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact That said, it's unclear if Downs will be able to practice Wednesday, with the wideout's status for Sunday's game against the Texans to be determined, per James Boyd of The Athletic. If Downs is unavailable for Week 1 action, look for Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce to see added opportunities this weekend behind top WR Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No return to practice Downs (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Downs hasn't practiced since suffering a high-ankle sprain Aug. 7, which was 32 days before the Colts' season opener against Houston (Sept. 8). Coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that he's hopeful Downs will be available for the game, but the wideout's continued absences from practice suggest he's in danger of sitting out. Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell both had full-time roles on the first-team offense this preseason alongside No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Week 1 unclear Colts coach Shane Steichen said Sunday he is hopefull that Downs (ankle) will be available for the start of the regular season, but his timeline for a return is still unclear, Jame...

Impact Downs has been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain during practice Aug. 7. While he shed his walking boot last Thursday, the 23-year-old still seems to have some way to go before Inidanapolis' season opener verus Houston on Sunday, Sept. 8. Downs is coming off a breakout rookie season with 68 catches for 771 yards across 17 regular-season games. Should he miss time, then Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce will be next in line to play alongside top wideout Michael Pittman.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seen without boot on ankle Downs no longer has a boot on his injured left ankle as he'd previously been using a boot or scooter at practice, Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated reports. Downs did not play in T...

Impact Downs suffered a left high-ankle sprain during an Aug. 7 practice and was expected to miss four-to-six weeks. It's not clear if he'll be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but the lack of a boot on his ankle is a positive sign.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

2-Minute Drill: Anthony Richardson will play vs. Broncos, Josh Downs injury update Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look ahead to what they hope to see from the Colts' starters, including Anthony Richardson...

AUGUST 9, 2024 • COLTS.COM

MRI confirms high ankle sprain Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star both relayed than an MRI has confirmed that Downs suffered a high ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice...

Impact Per Rapoport, Downs' recovery time could be in the 4-6 week range, though the hope is that the wideout's timeline could end up on the shorter end of the estimate. In any case, Downs' status for the Colts' Sept. 8 regular-season opener could be impacted, and if so, added opportunities would be available early on for fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce alongside Michael Pittman.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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