Overview
- NFL insider Jordan Schultz named the Washington Commanders among teams to “keep an eye on” for 25-year-old Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, a report published on Tuesday that remains unconfirmed.
- Schultz reported that Indianapolis is asking for a third-round pick for Downs but may accept a fourth-rounder given how the market is shaping up.
- Downs has been productive this season with roughly 30 catches for about 320–330 yards and one touchdown on 51 targets across eight games, and he is set to become a free agent after the season.
- Washington’s reported interest is driven by the loss of Terry McLaurin to a season-ending knee injury and a narrower trade-out window after defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a season-ending foot injury.
- The situation is developing ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline and could shift Washington’s short-term receiving depth and Indianapolis’s roster rebuild depending on whether teams meet the Colts’ mid-round asking price.