Colts roster: More opportunities ahead for Josh Downs in 2026?

Between now and training camp, we will be going through the Indianapolis Colts’ full 90-man roster, previewing each player.

Up next is wide receiver Josh Downs, who wears No. 2.

• Height: 5-9
• Weight: 171
• Age: 24
• NFL experience: 4 years
• College: North Carolina

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Downs was a third-round pick by the Colts in 2023, and he will be entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2026.

Downs was still a big part of the Colts’ offense in 2025, totaling 84 targets, but his opportunities and production dipped with the emergence of tight end Tyler Warren. Downs totaled a career-low 58 receptions for 566 yards with four touchdowns. He also averaged just 9.8 yards per catch.

In short, more opportunities will be coming Downs’ way this season following Michael Pittman’s departure. With Pittman now in Pittsburgh, there are 110 targets from last season now up for grabs. Replicating Pittman’s production will be a group effort, but Downs figures to be a big part of that equation.

“I think getting lost in this a little bit is … Josh Downs,” GM Chris Ballard said earlier this offseason, via ESPN’s Stephen Holder. “I think Josh Downs is freaking good. I do. I’ve always thought he’s good. I think allowing him some more opportunities, we’re going to see some of the special stuff you’ve seen in the past, but more.”

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts training camp preview: WR Josh Downs