Josh Downs

Colts HC Shane Steichen said Josh Downs (ankle) is “progressing well” in his recovery.

Steichen didn’t say whether or not Downs will practice on Wednesday when the team takes the field for the first time in preparation for Sunday’s opener against the Texans, making his status one to monitor when the first injury report drops. Downs suffered a high-ankle sprain back on August 7 and was expected to need 4-6 weeks to recover. A return in Week 1 would put him on the short end of that timeline, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he missed a week or two to open the season. Be sure to check back in on Wednesday for an update.