Overview
- Dallas drafting safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick creates a 2026 meeting in Indianapolis against his older brother, Colts receiver Josh Downs.
- Josh said Caleb told him he expects to play nickel for the Cowboys, a role that typically covers slot receivers and would put them across from each other most snaps.
- The brothers last met on a high school field, and Josh said he felt proud on draft night and wore a Cowboys hat to celebrate Caleb’s selection.
- With Michael Pittman Jr. traded to the Steelers and his 100-plus targets gone, Josh stands to see more passes in a contract year.
- NFL Research lists the Downs among several sibling pairs across the league and counts seven brother-versus-brother matchups expected in 2026, including Cowboys at Colts.