Overview
- Josh Downs formally requested a trade in late October and has told teammates and reporters he is open to being moved, a situation that has followed the Colts' shift into a rebuild.
- Sunday's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys was the first pro meeting with his brother Caleb Downs and ended badly for Josh when he had two costly third‑down drops and finished with three catches for 24 yards.
- Caleb Downs sealed the 27‑23 Cowboys win with a late interception of Daniel Jones, adding a personal dimension to Josh's difficult outing and the wider trade coverage.
- ESPN insider Adam Schefter said on Monday that the Colts have at least a fourth‑round (Day‑3) offer for Josh Downs while Indianapolis had been seeking a third‑round return, leaving a gap in asking price.
- Teams including the Chiefs and Steelers have shown interest, so the decision now hinges on whether a buyer will top the current offer before the trade deadline on Tuesday and on how much Sunday's game further affects Downs' market value.