Colts gets big Josh Downs injury update ahead of Titans matchup
The Indianapolis Colts will face off against the Tennessee Titans for the second and final time in the regular season, and they’ll be getting one of their key receivers back, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
“Colts WR Josh Downs has cleared concussion protocol, coach Shane Steichen announced,” Rapoport wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Downs entered concussion protocol after the Colts’ Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals, and he didn’t play against the Los Angeles Chargers. With Downs out, Daniel Jones had to rely on Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, Tyler Warren, and others, and it was enough to get them the win.
Getting Downs back is big for the Colts, as he’s recorded 26 catches this season for 217 yards and one touchdown. Out of 26 of Downs’ receptions, 15 of them have been for first downs.
Jones has been getting his receivers in easy situations to make plays, which has been the big difference with the team this season. When the Colts played the Titans earlier this season, they won 41-20, and Pittman made some comments after the game that showed that the opposing team wasn’t ready for what was coming to them.
“Saw it on the pre-game intros. They kinda looked a little sluggish, they were kinda walking around, nobody was really bouncing,” Pittman said. “Right then and there we all sat there and were like ‘They don’t want to play today.’”
The Titans will look a little different this time around, with them firing Brian Callahan since then, and they may come out with some better energy. It probably won’t matter to the Colts, as they’ll be ready for whatever the Titans throw at them.
The Colts are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, and as they get Downs back on offense, they’ll continue to play at a high level.
BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Cowboys owner and president Jerry Jones has taken the sports world by surprise after rejecting a staggering $100 million endorsement offer from a major corporate sponsor.
Jerry Jones Rejects $100 Million Endorsement Deal to Launch Nonprofit for America’s Youth
In a move that has stunned the sports and business worlds alike, Dallas Cowboys owner and president Jerry Jones has turned down a staggering $100 million endorsement offer from a major corporate sponsor — choosing instead to invest his influence, resources, and heart into something far greater. In a press conference that has quickly gone viral, Jones announced the creation of the
For a man long known for his sharp business acumen and billionaire status, Jones’s decision marks a remarkable shift from profit to purpose. “There’s a point where success isn’t about how much you make,” he said. “It’s about what you do with it. This is about giving every kid a shot at their next play — in life, not just in sports.” His words, delivered with quiet conviction, drew applause from across the NFL and beyond.
The rejected endorsement deal, reportedly from one of the nation’s largest corporate brands, would have added yet another chapter to Jones’s already extraordinary business legacy. Instead, the 82-year-old Cowboys owner redirected his attention toward creating long-term impact in communities that too often go overlooked. The
According to early details, the foundation’s initiatives will include after-school academic centers, youth leadership conferences, and community sports leagues designed to teach teamwork, discipline, and confidence. In partnership with educators, coaches, and local organizations, the program will focus not just on developing athletes, but on shaping well-rounded leaders. “We want these kids to know that the field isn’t the only place they can win,” Jones explained. “They can win in the classroom, in their communities, and in life.”
The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with players, fans, and public figures praising Jones for using his platform to make a difference. “That’s leadership,” one former player said. “He’s showing that legacy isn’t measured in dollars — it’s measured in lives changed.” Social media quickly erupted with support, with fans calling the move “one of the most admirable decisions in NFL history.”
While Jones has long been a larger-than-life figure in American sports, this latest decision has added a new dimension to his legacy — one rooted not in ownership, but in stewardship. Known for his relentless drive and competitive spirit, he’s now channeling that same energy into building opportunity where it’s needed most.
“This isn’t a one-time donation,” he clarified. “This is a lifelong commitment.” Jones revealed that he plans to personally oversee the foundation’s launch and has already pledged to match future donations to ensure its long-term sustainability.
In an era where wealth often defines worth, Jerry Jones’s decision to walk away from $100 million in corporate money sends a powerful message — that the true measure of greatness isn’t what you gain, but what you give back.
