Stampede Blue on Josh Downs

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seeing our first pick in the draft added, did catch most off guard. Then you had to wait to find out what body part was the reason for the designation. The good news is that it appears to be a minor calf issue. It is not optimal, but unless is lingers for more than a couple of weeks, I'd say we have to be pretty pleased with the first report.

STACKED’s take

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First-round pick Downs on PUP with minor calf; source optimistic if resolved quickly.

First-round draft pick placed on PUP list with a minor calf issue; the source notes this caught most observers off guard but expresses optimism that unless the injury lingers beyond a couple of weeks, the initial report is pleasing.