Josh Downs hauled in the Indianapolis Colts’ only touchdown in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that score could actually be his last as a Colt. The wide receiver, whose name has been swirling in trade rumors, might just be on his way out of Indy before the NFL trade deadline hits.
A Flash in a Blowout
Downs managed to put up four receptions for 23 yards and that single touchdown on five targets, a decent day on paper in what was otherwise a complete disaster for the Colts. Scoring the team’s only touchdown in a blowout loss really highlights the situation: a player performing despite the team’s struggles, perhaps even showcasing himself for other potential suitors. It’s hard to feel good about a lone score when the team is getting clobbered, but for Downs, it might have been an audition.
What’s Next for Downs
With trade rumors flying around, this Week 8 performance is definitely under the microscope. Could this literally be the last time we see Downs in a Colts uniform? The trade deadline is looming, and his production, even in a bad loss, could absolutely spark some real interest. For fantasy owners, he is still sitting there as a WR4 or a flex option, but his long-term team situation is the real question mark here.
Will the Colts pull the trigger and move Downs, or will he stick around? The next few days leading up to the trade deadline are going to tell us everything.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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