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The Colts had nine players listed as out of practice on Wednesday, but two-thirds of them were back on the field on Thursday. That group includes wide receiver Josh Downs (hip), who had three catches for 39 yards and a touchdown while appearing in seven of the team's eight games this season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / October 26

Indianapolis Colts Dismantle the Tennessee Titans Behind Jonathan Taylor’s 3 Touchdowns

The Indianapolis Colts battled the Tennessee Titans in week 8 of the NFL season. This would be another offensive explosion, to say the least. Running Back Jonathan Taylor had another three-touchdown performance.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Colts gets big Josh Downs injury update ahead of Titans matchup

The Indianapolis Colts will face off against the Tennessee Titans for the second and final time in the regular season, and they’ll be getting one of their key receivers back, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Talk / October 23

Josh Downs, Kenny Moore back to full practice for Colts

A pair of Colts players returned to full practice participation on Thursday. Wide receiver Josh Downs missed last Sunday's win over the Chargers with a concussion and was listed as limited on Wednesday, but he's making progress toward getting cleared because he worked in full on Thursday.

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The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

Colts Officially Rule Out Three From Week 7, Including WR Josh Downs

The Indianapolis Colts announced they’ve officially ruled out WR Josh Downs (concussion), WR Ashton Dulin (chest), and CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (concussion)

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Colts starter missed practice unexpectedly and his status for Week 7 is now seriously in doubt

It wasn't pretty throughout, but the Indianapolis Colts got the job done in Week 6 and pulled out a close win over the Arizona Cardinals. They are now tied for the best record in the NFL at 5-1 and sit alone atop the AFC South and AFC rankings.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Talk / October 15

Colts WR Josh Downs dealing with a concussion

Colts wide receiver Josh Downs popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a concussion. Downs took two big shots on his final two catches Sunday against the Cardinals.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Talk / October 12

Josh Downs TD makes it 24-24 in Indy

The Colts have drawn even again in their battle with the Cardinals in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon. Quarterback Daniel Jones found wide receiver Josh Downs in the back of the end zone for a five-yard score with just over 13 minutes left in the game.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 27

'That noise is coming from somewhere' — Colts player sparks controversy with a hefty accusation about the Rams and their SoFi Stadium environment

One of the best matchups we'll see in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season will come was the undefeated Indianapolis Colts go head to head with the Los Angeles Rams.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / September 18

Colts Get Sweet Relief as Tyler Warren and Josh Downs Return to Practice

Well, well, well. Look who decided to show their faces on the practice field Thursday – Tyler Warren and Josh Downs are back, baby! After giving Colts fans a minor heart attack by sitting out Wednesday’s practice, both players returned to work like they’d never left.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Ohio State's Caleb Downs Makes His Pick for Loudest Opponent's College Football Stadium

The Ohio State Buckeyes' Caleb Downs is an All-American safety and national champion who has played in several of the biggest venues in college football during his time with the Buckeyes and, previously, the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Colts’ Tyler Warren, Josh Downs both miss practice before Titans game

The Indianapolis Colts head into their Week 3 divisional matchup against the Tennessee Titans with concerns surrounding two of their most productive offensive weapons.

'He didn't do anything spectacular': Will Howard gives Caleb Downs honest review of Julian Sayin's Ohio State debut

The emergence of player podcasts and media has opened the door for candid conversations and real insights from active athletes. The latest Ohio State podcast to launch stars brothers Caleb Downs and Josh Downs, of the Buckeyes and Indianapolis Colts, respectively.

Ohio State All-American Caleb Downs announces NIL news

Ahead of the football season, one football family has launched a new digital media series highlighting what it's like to be an athlete in the NIL era. Ohio State All-American safety Caleb Downs and his brother Josh - former North Carolina and current Indianapolis Colts wide receiver - premiere “Downs 2 Business” on Aug.

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Caleb Downs Makes Big Off-Field Move With Brother Before Ohio State's Game Against Texas

In what was one of the biggest transfer portal additions of last offseason, the Ohio State Buckeyes were able to bring Alabama safety Caleb Downs. In his

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Ohio State star Caleb Downs and Colts WR Josh Downs are trying to take a page out of Travis and Jason Kelce's book

The NFL has had multiple incredible brother duos have success on the field. Ohio State Buckeyes star Caleb Downs hopes to be one half of a great duo when he joins his brother, Josh, in the NFL in the near future.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 14

Scouting Report On Ohio State S Caleb Downs

One of the rare safeties to be a college football star, Ohio State’s Caleb Downs enters his true junior season as one of the top draft prospects in the country.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / June 24

Ohio State star Caleb Downs has partnered with his NFL brother Josh Downs to make an impact far beyond football

Caleb Downs is one of the biggest stars in college football, and the Ohio State Buckeyes scored a major win by landing him after Nick Saban retired from Alabama.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 20

3 Reasons Colts Josh Downs Will Be a Superstar

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been a constant for Shane Steichen's offense in his first two NFL seasons. Regardless of who's been under center, the former North Carolina Tarheel has shined.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 13

Analyst Ranks Colts' Josh Downs Among NFL's Best Receivers for 2024

The Indianapolis Colts saw their second-year receiver and third-round investment (2023), Josh Downs, have a breakout campaign in 2024. Pro Football Focus noticed Downs' sophomore season, with Lauren Grey placing him among elite talent in his position covering the top 32 wideouts from the regular season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / November 25

Report: Colts WR Josh Downs (shoulder) is week-to-week

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is week-to-week with a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Monday. He left Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions with the injury and is a "long shot" to play in Week 13 at the New England Patriots, per the report.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 8, 2024

PFF Names Colts' Josh Downs a Valuable Fantasy Pickup for Week 6

Indianapolis Colts second-year pass-catcher Josh Downs has been one of the bright spots on a rollercoaster offense in 2024. While Downs missed the first two games due to an ankle injury, he's returned to grab 20 catches for 173 receiving yards and a score in his last three contests.

Indianapolis Colts News / The Predictors / August 9, 2024

Josh Downs and the Dreaded High Ankle

Colts WR Josh Downs will be sidelined 4-6 weeks after suffering an ankle injury during practice this week. During a 7 on 7 period Downs was heading out of bounds following a catch when he was tackled from behind causing the injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2024

Colts' promising second-year WR exits practice with injury

Indianapolis' budding wide receiver group took a hit during Wednesday's practice.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFL Analysis Network / May 7, 2024

Colts’ WR Josh Downs Ready For Breakout Season In 2024

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs had a very solid rookie campaign, but he is looking to make some major improvements heading into 2024. Earlier this week, Downs said he feels he could have been even more productive last season had he fine-tuned a few things here and there.