Josh Downs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Down races forward on an 18-yard reception.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs holds onto a tough 18-yard catch.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs breaks loose on a 24-yard reception.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' 20-yard beam finds wide open wide receiver Josh Downs.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' dots wide receiver Josh Downs for a 25-yard gain.

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

Charvarius Ward Sr. provides an update on returning to practice for the first time since training camp and discusses how fellow cornerback Justin Walley has impressed him since returning from a torn ACL. Josh Downs breaks down what he appreciates most about Keenan Allen's route running and explains why he believes this has been his best training camp yet.

Matt Taylor recaps Wednesday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons, in which quarterback Daniel Jones completed several passes to Josh Downs and the Colts signed veteran Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen.

After his first practice in nearly a week, wide receiver Josh Downs details how the Colts' strength coaches have helped him the last few days to get him back on the field healthy. He discusses how playing against another team during practices helps him improve. Then, safety Cam Bynum shares the emotion and celebration surrounding his interception of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. He dives into the responsibility he feels in wearing the green dot on defense, and what the trust from defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo means to him.

DeForest Buckner shares a training camp injury update and discusses the next step in his recovery. Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader break down the Colts' kicking competition and explain how their friendship has helped them through camp. Plus, Josh Downs talks about why consistency at quarterback is key to his success.

Colts wide receiver Josh Downs spoke to the media Tuesday after arriving at Grand Park for training camp and discussed how he can make a bigger impact on his team's offense with the offseason departure of Michael Pittman Jr. Downs also explained what impressed him about Daniel Jones' recovery from sustaining a torn Achilles' in December, and what getting Jones back on the field for Wednesday's practice means to him and his teammates.

Watch Josh Downs speak with the media during the Colts' offseason program, discussing Michael Pittman Jr.'s departure to the Steelers and sharing his excitement about the opportunities ahead for him this season.

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

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

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs keeps his feet in bounds on an 18-yard sideline dime from quarterback Philip Rivers.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers completes a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Josh Downs.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers extends the Colts' lead against the Seattle Seahawks with his first touchdown pass since 2020.

Wide receiver Josh Downs meets with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14 of the 2025 season.

Cornerback Charvarius Ward and wide receiver Josh Downs meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 13 of th 2025 season

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to discuss the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans, their first loss at home in 2025. The duo discuss the positives of Sunday's game, including Alec Pierce's stellar day (2:41) and Josh Downs' impact (6:34). They also touch on the Colts' solid defensive performance (7:18) before getting into an overall inefficient offensive performance (8:50) and the potential impact of Sauce Gardner's calf injury (12:02).

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs somehow keeps both feet in bounds on an incredible 34-yard concentration catch.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones with a 4-yard touchdown pass to WR Josh Downs in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones rips a 17-yard pass to WR Josh Downs against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs catches a 10-yard touchdown pass from QB Daniel Jones to boost the Colts' lead to 30-7 in Week 8 vs. the Tennessee Titans on October 26, 2025.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks discuss how the Colts beat the Arizona Cardinals in a tense, hard-fought 31-27 victory to improve to 5-1. They analyze Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor's impressive days and the continued efficiency of the Colts' offense, as well as how the defense battled through injuries to embody the "next man up" mentality.

The Colts' narrow win over the Houston Texans required both standout performances and sneaky important contributions for this group to earn its first victory of 2026.

When the Colts kick off the 2026 season Sept. 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, it'll be our first look at one of this franchise's key goals: To replicate, and build upon, the offensive success of the first half of the 2025 season.

Jones sustained a torn Achilles' in December, and was recently given the all-clear for training camp when it opens Wednesday.

Downs had 771 yards on 68 receptions in 2023, 803 yards on 72 receptions in 2024 and 566 yards on 58 receptions in 2025.

With Michael Pittman Jr. no longer on the team due to a trade, the outside receiver spot is open.

Downs had 58 catches for 566 yards in 2025, but the Colts envision the fourth-year wide receiver's role as being more significant in their 2026 offense.

Downs will begin wearing No. 2 this weekend; Gardner has worn No. 1 since entering the NFL in 2022.

Gardner has worn No. 1 since entering the NFL in 2022, while Downs will begin wearing No. 2 this weekend.

The Colts will hold their first practice of Week 15 on Wednesday.

The wide receiver led both teams with seven catches for 66 yards.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique), wide receiver Josh Downs (toe) and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) on Friday were not ruled out for this weekend's game.

Both wide receivers have had to work through injuries at the beginning of the season, but finally feel like they're playing like they know they can again.

Downs, who broke Bill Brooks' franchise rookie receptions record in 2023, has missed the Colts' first two games with an ankle injury.

Head coach Shane Steichen made the announcement on Friday.

Ballard met with the media on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

Believe it or not, the Colts are just over one week away from their first preseason game – which kicks off next Sunday at 1 p.m. against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Colts are four practices in to training camp, and on Tuesday, the pads will come on for the first time in 2024. Before that, though, writer JJ Stankevitz empties his camp notebook with his notes, news, observations and conversations from the first week of training camp.

Downs caught 68 passes for 771 yards with two touchdowns as a rookie in 2023.

Downs broke Bill Brooks' long-standing Colts rookie receptions record with 68 catches in 2023.

Of the Colts' 11 draft picks between rounds 2-7, five of them started at least two games this season.

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Downs was dealing with a knee injury and did not practice leading up to Sunday's game in Frankfurt – but still took the field and made one of the biggest offensive plays of the evening in Germany.

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Go behind the scenes during the photo shoot for the new Rivalries uniforms during 2026 Colts media day.

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

Take a look at some of the top photos of wide receiver Josh Downs during Colts media day.

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

View the best photos from wide receiver Josh Downs' rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts.

The Hang Time x Indianapolis Colts collaboration is a five-piece collection that celebrates where sports meets culture and fashion.

JuJu Brents, Josh Downs and Zaire Franklin sport the latest in a lifestyle brand rooted in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Hang Time which has been a local icon for the last 25 years, inspired by retro streetwear, sneakers, art and music, reimagined classic and new Colts logos as a nostalgic nod to our origins in the city.

Take a look at some of the best photos of rookie wide receiver Josh Downs from 2023 media day.

View photos of North Carolina WR Josh Downs, selected 79 overall by the Indianapolis Colts.