The first NFL meeting between Josh Downs and Caleb Downs is supposed to happen Sunday in Indianapolis, but there’s already a real chance the matchup never materializes.
Caleb Downs, the Dallas Cowboys rookie safety and the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 4, while he remains in concussion protocol. He also has been dealing with an ankle issue after entering protocol following a Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
On the other side, Josh Downs’ status is murkier for a different reason. The Colts wide receiver has requested a trade, and there’s no guarantee he’ll still be on Indianapolis’ roster by 1 p.m.
ET Sunday, Nov. 8, when Dallas visits. Even so, he said Wednesday he expects to be ready to go.
“I was just open to whatever,” Josh Downs said. “I’ll keep that between me and my close peoples, but I’m going to leave it there.
I’m focused on this week. We play the Cowboys.”
The Colts’ Wednesday injury report listed several key names. Keenan Allen was held out for rest, while Akeem Davis-Gaither, Andrew Ogletree, Justin Walley and Charvarius Ward all sat with knee injuries.
Jonathan Taylor was limited for rest. Bryce Boetttcher was a full participant with a groin issue, and Anthony Gould was full after dealing with a concussion.
Jalen Travis was also full as he works back from a thumb injury.
Dallas had its own long list of absences and limitations. Along with Caleb Downs, the Cowboys were without Jake Ferguson, Broderick Jones, Malachi Lawrence, P.J.
Locke III, Von Miller and KaVontae Turpin. George Pickens, Luke Schoomaker, Tyler Smith and Dee Winters were limited.
Jonathan Bullard, Kenny Clark, Marist Liufau, Joey Porter Jr. and Drew Shelton were full participants.
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