In an article breaking down all the latest developments after the NFL trade deadline, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler revealed that the Kansas City Chiefs pursued Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and options for a new cornerback before settling on a deal with the Indianapolis Colts for pass-catcher Josh Downs.
"The Chiefs' search for a wide receiver came down to the wire," Fowler wrote on November 11. "As of last week, the leaguewide sentiment was the Chiefs were willing to part with a fourth-round pick for Josh Downs. But Indianapolis held out for more, even waiting until around 3:30 p.m. ET Tuesday to finally consummate the deal.
"The belief is that Indy wanted a third-round pick. It eventually got fourth- and fifth-rounders in
exchange for Downs and a seventh-round selection. Downs would have gone to Pittsburgh, which had interest, but definitely wanted Kansas City. The Chiefs also had interest in Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. but were told no by the Jaguars. And the Chiefs also looked at the cornerback market but ultimately didn't do a deal there."
While Kansas City wasn't able to find help for its secondary at the trade deadline, fans should expect the Chiefs to assess their options at cornerback on the waiver wire and in free agency ahead of a Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Insider reveals Chiefs' pursuit of Jaguars WR at NFL trade deadline
