Stampede Blue on Josh Downs

ArticleColts slot wideout Josh Downs reportedly requests trade from Indianapolis
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the 5,'9", 171 pound wideout has transformed into one of the better natural young slot receivers in all of football—and also offers special teams value with his punt return ability. While not necessarily the most athletic wideout, Downs has sure hands, the ability to separate, and understands the nuances of leverage and running crisp routes within the slot.
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Downs is a top-tier young slot receiver with special teams value and crisp route skills.

The 5'9", 171-pound slot receiver has transformed into one of the better natural young slot receivers in football and offers special teams value with punt return ability; possesses sure hands, ability to separate, understands leverage nuances, and runs crisp routes within the slot; at 25 years old, still young enough to be in long-term plans but currently producing at 26 receptions for 307 yards and 0 TDs in 7 games (5 starts) in 2026.

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