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Josh Downs Injury Update
WR · Indianapolis Colts · Status, injury history and fantasy outlook
Updated · synced from the live injury report
Current status
HEALTHY
No current injury designation
Latest
Josh Downs’s current injury designation is shown in the live status box above, which updates automatically from the official NFL injury report. He missed consecutive training camp practices with a groin pull in early August but played in the Sept. 13 opener with no designation.
After Alec Pierce went to injured reserve with a heel injury, CBS Sports called Downs the Colts’ No. 1 receiver. In Week 2 at Kansas City he played 83% of snaps and led the team with seven catches for 72 yards on nine targets. He also took on the lead role while Keenan Allen was out with a groin injury in Week 4.
Fantasy Action: Downs is a PPR WR3 whose quick-game role keeps him involved even with Keenan Allen on the field; his value rises whenever Indianapolis is missing a receiver.
Injury timeline — 2026
| Aug 7 | Missed consecutive training camp practices with a groin pull, per Draft Sharks. |
| Aug | Had a minor calf issue in camp but was expected to be ready for Week 1, per CBS Sports. |
| Sept 13 | Played in the opener against Baltimore with no designation. |
Earlier seasons
| Season | Injury | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hamstring strain (camp) | 0 |
2025: 16 games, 58 catches for 566 yards and 4 touchdowns, per CBS Sports.
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Frequently asked about Josh Downs
Is Josh Downs injured?
His current official designation is shown in the live status box at the top of this page, which updates automatically from the NFL injury report. His August groin and calf issues did not cost him any regular-season games.
Does Alec Pierce’s injury help Josh Downs?
Yes. With Pierce on injured reserve, Downs is the Colts’ top wide receiver and should see more targets.
Where he ranks this week
No injury designation
Colts starters
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