Colts Risk Massive Josh Downs Mistake

Writer Billy Heyen argues that the Indianapolis Colts are making a serious mistake by playing wide receiver Josh Downs against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8. Downs, who is in the final year of his contract, has requested a trade ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Heyen contends that Indianapolis risks losing all trade value if the receiver suffers a significant injury during the game.

The article notes that Indianapolis has already traded away veteran players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner ahead of the deadline. According to Heyen, the Colts would benefit more from protecting Downs's trade market value and giving additional playing time to rookie seventh-round draft pick Deion Burks instead of risking Downs on the field.