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Steichen: Downs will play Sunday despite trade request

Colts WR Josh Downs requested a trade this week but will suit up against Jacksonville, coach Shane Steichen confirmed.

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What to know

  • Josh Downs requested a trade this week after the Colts fired GM Chris Ballard and traded cornerstone players Nelson and Buckner, signaling a rebuild.
  • Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Downs will play his normal role Sunday against Jacksonville, having emphasized professionalism in a recent conversation with the receiver.
  • Downs is in the final year of his rookie contract; the trade deadline is Nov. 10, and teams have inquired about his availability.

Josh Downs Colts wide receiverShane SteichenShane Steichen Colts head coachChris Ballard Former Colts general manager

Steichen: Downs will play Sunday despite trade request
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    Steichen says Downs 'ready to go' after practicing all week

    Steichen provided further detail on Downs' status, saying the receiver practiced the entire week and is prepared to perform his normal role. Steichen recounted telling Downs to remain professional and focused on Sunday's game despite the trade request.

    “Hey, you're a professional. Obviously, you requested a trade. But you're on this football team, and you've got to show up.”
    — Shane Steichen

    • Colts' Shane Steichen: WR Josh Downs 'ready to go' despite trade demand https://www. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/503310 45/colts-steichen-wr-downs-ready-go-trade-demand?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Headlines @ headlines-espn

      espn@flipboard.comMastodon12d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Steichen confirms Downs will play Sunday despite trade request

    Coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Josh Downs will play in Sunday's game against Jacksonville despite requesting a trade. Steichen said he had a conversation with Downs about the situation.

    1. 4 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 12d ago · also Newsweek, IndyStar, NBC Sports · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Colts' Steichen: WR Downs 'ready to go' despite trade demand

      first by ESPN, 12d ago · also ESPN NFL

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    Josh Downs requests trade from Colts

    Colts wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade following the team's roster overhaul, which included the firing of GM Chris Ballard on Oct. 19 and the trade of cornerstone players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday. Downs did not deny the report when speaking to reporters.

    “I'm open to whatever. Whatever comes my way, comes my way and we go from there.”
    — Josh Downs

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 12d ago · also PennLive · read ↗

    • indianapoliscolts@channels.im

      Colts star wide receiver Josh Downs requests trade following sweeping changes: report Josh certainly seems Down(s) to head out of town. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a… # NFL # IndianapolisColts # Indianapolis # Colts # Betting # Football # outkicksports

      indianapoliscolts@channels.imMastodon14d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  1. 1 outlet Josh Downs catches touchdown v. Jaguars in midst of trade speculation

    first by Yahoo Sports, 10d ago

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