{
  "id": 15114043,
  "title": "Colts Reveal Positive Josh Downs News After Darius Slayton Release",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/colts-reveal-positive-josh-downs-news-after-darius-slayton-release",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:56:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-reveal-positive-josh-downs-035617936.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts have made an announcement regarding their injured players for an upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Darius Slayton, who had a brief stint with the team, has been released, leading to the team's need for additional offensive support. In response to this development, the Colts have reported positive news about one of their current players. Wide receiver Josh Downs, who is in his fourth season, appears fully healthy and has had two full practice days, making him a reliable target for quarterback Daniel Jones. Downs has already amassed 249 receiving yards on 20 catches this season, and his performance could significantly improve in the coming weeks. However, the Colts are also dealing with the absence of two key players for their Week 6 matchup against the Titans. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies and wide receiver Ashton Dulin, both of whom suffered injuries in the previous week, will miss the game. Carlies, a four-game starter, has contributed 14 tackles, an interception, and a pass deflection in his limited appearances, while Dulin has contributed three catches for 29 yards and a kick return. With these injuries and the promising news about Downs, the Colts appear to be in a precarious position ahead of their crucial game against the Tennessee Titans.",
  "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts get good news on wide receiver Josh Downs after the team parted ways with Darius Slayton The post Colts Reveal Positive Josh Downs News After Darius Slayton Release appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colts release Darius Slayton, need offensive support.",
    "Wide receiver Josh Downs healthy, 249 receiving yards this season.",
    "Linebacker Jaylon Carroll and receiver Ashton Dulin injured, missing Week 6 game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}