For the second time on Tuesday ahead of the trade deadline, the Indianapolis Colts have traded a wide receiver. After trading Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers, they traded their leading receiver, Josh Downs, along with a seventh-rounder to the Kansas City Chiefs for fourth- and fifth-round picks.
It’s a 4th rounder and 5th rounder for Downs and a 7th rounder. https://t.co/MIs5pALSET
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2026
The Colts continue their fire sale, having traded away their top defensive player, top offensive lineman, and top two wide receivers. They have only two wins this season and are in line for a high draft pick they could use on a future franchise quarterback.
Players the Colts have now traded: 🏈G Quenton Nelson 🏈DT DeForest Buckner 🏈WR Josh Downs 🏈WR Keenan
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2026
Rumors swirled that the Chiefs would trade for a wide receiver before the deadline, given their current receiver situation. None of their receivers have more than 300 receiving yards; tight end Travis Kelce has the most receiving yards on the team. Downs was played well this season despite the Colts’ poor passing game, making this trade an ideal move for him.
The Colts will play their next game on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Their leading receivers for that game will be Deion Burks and Laquon Treadwell, while Downs will be making his Chiefs debut in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, since the team is on bye in Week 10.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Indianapolis Colts trade WR Josh Downs to Chiefs for multiple picks
