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Josh Downs downplays calf injury ahead of Colts' season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:43 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Josh Downs downplays calf injury ahead of Colts' season opener

Summary

Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is recovering from a calf injury that sidelined him during practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. He described the injury as 'very minor' and anticipates being ready for the opening game against the Baltimore Ravens. Downs had previously struggled with a groin injury this preseason and aims to secure a larger role in the Colts' offense amidst competition from new arrival Keenan Allen and others. The 25-year-old enters the final year of his rookie contract with the goal of improving on last season’s performance.

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•Josh Downs downplays a calf injury, calling it 'very minor'.
•He missed practice on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the injury.
•Downs is expected to be ready for the Colts' season opener against the Ravens.
•He had a previous groin injury earlier in preseason.
•Keenan Allen's signing adds competition for targets in the Colts' offense.

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4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Colts news: Josh Downs downplays calf injury with 'very minor' assurance

What they're saying

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is down but not out. With that lame pun out of the way, Downs can focus on recovering from his calf injury, which prevented him from participating in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Downs also dealt with a groin injury a few weeks ago. The 25-year-old pass-catcher is in the final year of his rookie […] The post Colts news: Josh Downs downplays calf injury with 'very minor' assurance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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