Set for normal role despite trade request
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Downs will perform his usual role Sunday against Jacksonville in spite of the fact that he requested a trade this week, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
It's been a tumultuous week for the Colts, who traded away two stalwarts in left guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Downs requested a trade shortly thereafter, but the team has yet to meet that request. Indianapolis has reportedly fielded trade offers for Downs, but despite the lingering uncertainty of his future with the team, there doesn't appear to be a desire to hold him out Sunday or reduce his role. Alec Pierce (heel) is remaining on IR for at least another week, so Downs is set to work as one of QB Daniel Jones' top targets against the Jaguars.
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Josh Downs
Will play Sunday
Colts coach Shan Steichen said Friday that Downs will play Sunday against the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Tyler Warren
Will play Sunday
Warren (groin) is good to go for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of FOX59 reports.
Tyler Warren
Limited again Thursday
Warren (groin) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Jonathan Taylor
Hasn't requested trade
Taylor told reporters Thursday that he hasn't requested a trade out of Indianapolis, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports. "I haven't heard anything, and I can't control that," Taylor said regarding the possibility of being traded. "Obviously, you guys know that I'm always proud to wear the horseshoe, proud to be here."
Tyler Warren
Returns in limited fashion Wednesday
Warren (groin) returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday.
Josh Downs
Submits trade request
Downs formally requested a trade from the Colts on Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Seth McGowan
Rushes 11 times in loss
McGowan turned 11 carries into 46 yards, caught his only target for two yards and added 140 yards as a kick returner during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Vikings.
Keenan Allen
Three catches in loss
Allen caught all three of his targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Vikings.
Alec Pierce
Not ready for practice
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce (heel) will "most likely not" have his 21-day practice window opened in Week 8, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.
Daniel Jones
Remaining starting quarterback
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Jones will remain the team's starting quarterback in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.