The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 with extra help in their receiving corps after a last-minute deal with the Indianapolis Colts at the 2026 NFL trade deadline landed the team star pass-catcher Josh Downs.
According to Chiefs Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen, Reid officially revealed that he intends to let Downs take the field in Kansas City's matchup against Atlanta.
A former third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Downs is expected to play a major role in the Chiefs' offense through the second half of the regular season.
Take a look at McMullen's update on Reid's decision regarding Downs, which was posted to Twitter on November 13:
Coach Reid says, after seeing him in practice this week, he feels that Josh Downs
is ready to play.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) November 13, 2026
Downs is set to compete for snaps with veteran wideouts Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy during Kansas City's highly anticipated tilt with the Falcons, and fans should expect the former North Carolina Tar Heel to quickly develop a rapport with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes in his Chiefs debut.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals status update for WR Josh Downs in Week 10
