Josh Downs had a decent rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023. The North Carolina product put up a stat line of 68 catches, 771 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 17 games. He dispelled all doubts about his suitability for the uber-physical nature of professional football with his performance last season.However, due to a friendly-fire hit from a teammate in August, Downs missed the first game of the season versus the Houston Texans. The Colts lost that matchup, and their fans will be hoping that Downs can return to action for Week 2.Let's examine Downs' status and consider the possibility of his return to action against the Green Bay Packers.Josh Downs’ injury update: What happened to the Colts WRJosh Downs hasn't participated fully in training since he got hit by a teammate in August. The injury sustained was reported as a high ankle sprain, and those typically have a 4-6 week timeline. Thus, Downs missed his team's opening game of the season versus the Houston Texans.Thankfully for Colts fans and Downs fantasy football owners, the wide receiver has returned to team practice. He was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday and Thursday's training sessions. So, Downs' fantasy managers can be optimistic for Week 2, as barring any unforeseen conditions, the speedy pass catcher should play against the Green Bay Packers.Other players on the Colts injury report are safety Julian Blackmon, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, kicker Matt Gay and defensive end Kwity Paye. Blackmon is listed as out, Buckner is questionable, while Gay and Paye are unspecified.Josh Downs was WR43 in full-PPR formats in 2024Josh Downs had decent production in his rookie season despite the Colts' lack of stability at the quarterback position. He amassed 68 catches for 771 receiving yards and two scores on 98 targets, which placed him as the WR43 in full-PPR formats in 2024. Downs was instrumental in the Colts nearly making the playoffs in 2023.Downs can be an elite pass catcher with the right system, as evidenced by his five receptions for 125 yards and a score game versus the Cleveland Browns in Week 7 of the 2023 season. However, he'll need to first return from injury in 2024 if he's to mirror or surpass last year's production.