Downs (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Downs upgraded to a full participant in Friday's practice, clearing the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. The rookie first-rounder is all set to suit up for the contest as the starting slot cornerback and reserve punt returner for the Cowboys.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Limited at practice Thursday
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Downs (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Downs sustained a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Cardinals and didn't practice Wednesday. While he likely has a way to go before being cleared to suit up versus the Colts on Sunday, he's seemingly moving in a positive direction. The 22-year-old has appeared in all eight games for the Cowboys in 2026, amassing 52 total tackles (30 solo) and 1.0 sacks.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Still in concussion protocol Wednesday
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Downs remained in concussion protocol Wednesday as the Cowboys began preparing for their Week 9 matchup at Indianapolis, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site, Downs did not participate at practice Wednesday. Downs hasn't missed a game yet as a pro, but his status for Sunday's game against the Colts is in doubt after he suffered a concussion in Week 8. His activity at practice Thursday and Friday should give a clearer indication as to whether he'll be able to suit up in Week 9.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: In concussion protocol
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Downs is in the league's concussion protocol after being injured in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Downs has started all eight games after being selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 Draft. He's racked up 52 tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the defensive snaps. Cobie Durant, Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark could all see elevated snaps if Downs is unable to play Week 9 against the Colts.
Downs (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Downs likely suffered his ankle injury in the Cowboys' Week 7 win over the Eagles on Monday. The defensive back's ability to practice, even in a limited capacity, just two days after sustaining the injury means he will likely be capable of suiting up for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Posts five stops on MNF
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Downs recorded five tackles (three solo) during the Cowboys' 38-21 win over the Eagles on Monday.
Downs was on the field for 56 of the Cowboys' 58 defensive snaps, which broke his streak of playing every snap at five consecutive games. The rookie first-rounder leads the Cowboys with 48 total tackles through seven regular-season games, which is also fifth-most in the NFL among rookies.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Four tackles in loss
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Downs recorded four total tackles (two solo) during Thursday night's 24-16 loss to Tampa Bay.
Downs was on the field for all 72 of the team's defensive snaps, but his four takedowns were his second-fewest total in a game this season. The 21-year-old has now compiled 31 total tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two forced fumbles over the first five regular-season contests of his career.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Secures seven tackles in win
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Downs recorded seven total tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 34-30 win over Houston.
Downs was able to notch at least seven takedowns for the third time in four contests to begin his NFL career. The safety has been on the field for every defensive snap over the last three weeks, and he is now up to 27 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and two forced fumble this year.
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Cowboys' Caleb Downs: Picked by Cowboys
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The Cowboys selected Downs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 11th overall.
The Cowboys moved up from the 12th pick to take Downs from what was previously Miami's draft slot. Downs (6-feet, 206 pounds) is a blue-chip prospect who might have gone even higher if not for vague long-term concerns over his meniscus health, so there are basically no critics of Downs as a safety. Downs dominated at both Ohio State and Alabama, and drafting Downs might be giving Jerry Jones flashbacks of drafting Roy Williams out of Oklahoma, which was once a point of pride for the Cowboys. Downs will be a three-down player for Dallas right away.
