It is not clear if Downs (shoulder) will be able to return after Indy's bye in Week 14, the Indianapolis Star reports. "I don't know yet," said head coach Shane Steichen. "We'll get more updates as the week goes on and into next week, so we'll see. We'll see where it goes." Downs suffered a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of a Week 12 loss to Detroit and missed practice last week and the win at New England. While he has the bye week to recover, it's not reassuring that Steichen wasn't immediately optimistic about Downs' potential return.
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Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
8/12/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 171 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 3; Pk (IND)
Birthplace
Suwanee, GA, USA
Position
WR
College
North Carolina
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
It is not clear if Downs (shoulder) will be able to return after Indy's bye in Week 14, the Indianapolis Star reports. "I don't know yet," said head coach Shane Steichen. "We'll get more updates as the week goes on and into next week, so we'll see. We'll see where it goes." Downs suffered a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of a Week 12 loss to Detroit and missed practice last week and the win at New England. While he has the bye week to recover, it's not reassuring that Steichen wasn't immediately optimistic about Downs' potential return.
Head coach Shane Steichen has ruled out Downs (shoulder) for Sunday's game against the Patriots. With Downs and Ashton Dulin (ankle) both out, Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce (foot) and Adonai Mitchell are in line to lead the Colts' Week 13 wideout corps. With the team on bye in Week 14, Downs' next chance to see game action will arrive Dec. 15 against the Broncos.
Downs (shoulder) didn't participate in practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. On Wednesday, head coach Shane Steichen told Boyd that it will be "tough" for Downs to play Sunday against the Patriots, and the wideout's absence from practice Thursday supports that notion. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Downs heads into the weekend with any chance to be available versus New England, a context that also applies to fellow wideouts Alec Pierce (foot) and Ashton Dulin (ankle), who both were sidelined Thursday.
Downs (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimate. Earlier Wednesday, head coach Shane Steichen acknowledged that it will be "tough" for Downs to play Sunday against the Patriots, but at this stage the Colts aren't ruling him out for the contest, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. If Downs is inactive this weekend, Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce (foot) -- if available -- and Adonai Mitchell would be in line to lead the Colts' Week 13 wideout corps.
Downs is considered week-to-week after suffering a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. While the Colts haven't yet provided an official update on Downs' status, Rapoport relays that the wideout is considered a long shot to play in Week 13 against the Patriots. Downs appeared to be in significant pain after his right shoulder was driven into the turf with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, but he was able to check back into the contest for the Colts' final possession. Downs' shoulder injury was evidently more serious than expected after he underwent further evaluation following the game, however. Assuming he ends up sitting out against New England, Adonai Mitchell would likely be the top candidate to move into a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.
Downs (shoulder) finished with three receptions for 27 yards on seven targets while playing 29 of the Colts' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions. Downs recorded a pair of catches on the Colts' first four plays of the game, but he was mostly quiet for the rest of the day. He didn't notch his third and final reception until the 11:22 mark of the fourth quarter, hurting his right shoulder on the play. Downs did return for the Colts' final possession, so he looks to have avoided a serious injury. That said, it wouldn't be surprising if he appeared on the Colts' Week 13 injury report prior to a matchup with the Patriots next Sunday.
Downs exited Sunday's game against the Lions with a shoulder injury. Prior to his exit from the contest, Downs caught three of his six targets for 27 yards. In Downs' absence, Michael Pittman, Alec Pierceand Adonai Mitchell are available to handle the Colts' wideout duties versus Detroit.
Downs caught all five of his targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets. Downs continued to work as the top option in Indianapolis' passing game as the Colts went back to Anthony Richardson under center. The second-year wideout led the Colts in receiving yards and scored the team's only touchdown through the air while Richardson provided another two with his legs. Downs has reached 60 receiving yards in six of his last seven games and has a nice opportunity to keep rolling in Week 12 against a Lions defense that has given up plenty of yardage to wide receivers.
Downs secured seven of 10 targets for 72 yards in the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday. He also recovered a fumble. It was a mixed bag of a day for Downs, who led the Colts in receptions and targets while checking in second in receiving yards. The second-year wideout also recovered an Adonai Mitchell fumble to keep the ball for the Colts, but he dropped a would-be touchdown late in the first quarter that would have erased a 10-3 deficit. Downs does have much better chemistry with Joe Flacco than with Anthony Richardson at the moment, but it remains to be seen if the latter will be getting another shot at the starting job in the near future.