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ArticleJonathan Taylor has not requested a trade from Colts, but wideout Josh Downs re...October 28, 2026

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especially with Alec Pierce recovering from an ankle injury during the offseason

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Pierce recovering from offseason ankle injury.

Pierce was recovering from an ankle injury during the offseason, which was expected to open opportunities for Josh Downs to produce at a higher level in 2026.

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Pierce unavailable; his absence reduces Taylor's blocking help and offensive spacing.

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Pierce's absence opens downfield role for Josh Downs

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Pierce on IR; didn't create opportunity for Downs.

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Pierce sidelined by ankle injury; Colts relying on Downs, Allen, Warren at receiver.

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Pierce's heel injury lands him on IR; Downs becomes primary passing option.

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Pierce's heel injury (IR) clears path for Josh Downs as primary receiver.

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