Colts Face Backlash Over Josh Downs’ Price Tag

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the team’s front office are involved in setting an asking price for wide receiver Josh Downs.

Heavy NFL - Josh Downs is a talented slot receiver whose contract is in its last year.

Pro Football Network - Former Steelers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko criticized Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon over her handling of Jonathan Taylor.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Irsay-Gordon and the Colts’ front office are seeking a third-round pick in exchange for Josh Downs.

Sportskeeda - NFL fans were split over the asking price; reactions included “Who do the Colts think they are?” and “Cheap.”

Heavy NFL - The Colts seem unlikely to still have Downs on their team in two weeks.

Heavy NFL - Downs is identified as a possible trade candidate because his contract is in its last year and the NFL trade deadline is approaching.

Pro Football Network - Fehoko questioned Irsay-Gordon’s handling of Jonathan Taylor amid active trade talks, with the headline characterizing the situation as risking Taylor.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The team involved is the Indianapolis Colts.

Heavy NFL - The team involved is the Indianapolis Colts.

Pro Football Network - The trade speculation concerns the Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Downs is viewed as a trade candidate because he is in the last year of his contract and the trade deadline is approaching.

The Colts are seeking a third-round pick for receiver Josh Downs, whose contract expires soon. With the trade deadline approaching, Downs could leave Indianapolis within two weeks. Former Steelers tackle Breiden Fehoko also criticized owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s handling of Jonathan Taylor.