The Beacon Brief, one report

InjuryOut

Colts WR Alec Pierce has not practiced after off-season ankle surgery; Josh Downs missed practice due to groin injury.

Injury: off-season ankle surgery
Status: has not practiced this summer
Also: Josh Downs did not practice Saturday due to groin injury

Alec PierceWR, IND Josh DownsWR, IND Indianapolis Colts

Later reports on this story

InjuryQuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Coach Shane Steichen says Josh Downs' groin injury is NOT serious, and he could potentially return for Tuesday's joint practice at New England.
Injury
groin injury
Status
NOT serious
Timeline
could potentially return for Tuesday's joint practice at New England
Coach
Shane Steichen
Josh DownsWR, IND Indianapolis Colts New England Patriots
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 9, 2026, 1:35 PM EDT
Permalink: Coach Shane Steichen says Josh Downs' groin injury is NOT serious, and he could potentially return for Tuesday's joint practice at New England.