2-Minute Drill: Josh Downs to make 2024 debut vs. Bears

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz & Amanda Foster look at the impact wide receiver Josh Downs could make when he makes his 2024 season debut on Sunday against the Chicago Bears and how his return can help quarterback Anthony Richardson. The scribes also run down the injury report with updates on Julian Blackmon, Laiatu Latu, Michael Pittman Jr. and – on the opposing sideline – Keenan Allen, and also run through their conversations about Richardson and the run defense from the locker room this week.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster run through Friday's injury report and look at the odds DeForest Buckner plays Sunday in Green Bay. The scribes also discuss Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and the Colts' run defense heading into Week 2.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster break down the Colts' final injury report of Week 1, from who will replace Josh Downs to the shot Matt Gay has to play vs. Houston. The scribes also run through the most interesting conversations they had in the locker room leading up to Sunday's opener.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at the last few roster moves the Colts made after setting their 53-man roster, including on the practice squad. The scribes also dive into the Colts naming eight players as team captains and what their lasting impressions of the 2024 preseason will be.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster recap an impressive two days of joint practices for Anthony Richardson and the Colts' offense, and look at what made for such a strong end to training camp for the 2023 No. 4 overall pick. The scribes also dive into a rebound day for the secondary, what's made Laiatu Latu's training camp so special and what we should watch for on Saturday night when the Colts kick off against the Cardinals.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look ahead to what they hope to see from the Colts' starters, including Anthony Richardson, in Sunday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. The scribes also look at how the Colts will replace Josh Downs for however long he's out with ankle injury, and highlight a few players they're interested in seeing on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster look at how the Colts are handling the fallout of Samson Ebukam's Achilles' injury and what's next for Laiatu Latu, Tyquan Lewis and others at defensive end. The crew gives their observations on Alec Pierce, Julian Blackmon and some other camp standouts, and looks at how Jelani Woods is competing in a crowded tight end room.

Colts.com writers JJ Stankevitz and Amanda Foster kick off the Two-Minute Drill podcast with news, notes and observations from Day 1 of Colts training camp, starting with a strong first practice for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The crew also downloads what they learned from GM Chris Ballard's press conference on Wednesday and looks at why the good vibes around Colts camp feel a little bit different this year.