The NFL trade market is red hot less than 24 hours away from the 4 p.m. ET deadline on November 10, and the Pittsburgh Steelers would be wise to pull off a blockbuster acquisition of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs.
The Colts, at 2-7, have made it clear that they are in a rebuilding phase, trading All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, as well as entertaining trade offers for All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor. Downs also requested a trade, and the Steelers, alongside the Kansas City Chiefs, were considered to be the most interested teams.
Although the Colts have a rumored asking price of a third-round pick, it remains to be seen if the Steelers will meet this high asking price. According to previous
reports, the Steelers offered a Day 3 pick to Indianapolis, which may lead to a scenario where the Chiefs are able to outbid Pittsburgh for the Downs sweepstakes.
Drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Downs has caught 228 passes for 2,470 yards and 12 touchdowns in 55 career games. Emerging as one of the league's most underrated separators at the wide receiver position, Downs would be an excellent addition to the Aaron Rodgers-led offense in Pittsburgh.
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