Earlier in the week, Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade. This came after the 2-5 Colts traded away DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson.
However, even with Downs wanting out, head coach Shane Steichen says that he will play on Sunday in Jacksonville.
"Steichen and Downs had a conversation and Shane asked him to be a pro and handle his business," ESPN's Stephen Holder posted on X. "Says he's ready to go."
Shane Steichen says WR Josh Downs will play on Sunday at Jacksonville despite his trade request. Steichen and Downs had a conversation and Shane asked him to be a pro and handle his business. Says he's ready to go.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) October 30, 2026
Downs is currently in the final year of his rookie deal and is set to be a free agent this upcoming offseason.
"Like I said, I'm open to whatever," Downs said on Wednesday, via Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. "Whatever comes my way comes my way, and we go from there."
A third-round pick by the Colts in 2023, Downs has been a reliable and productive target from the slot in the Indianapolis offense.
This year's NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts' Josh Downs to play v. Jaguars in midst of trade request
