NFL insider Albert Breer revealed the latest on the Kansas City Chiefs' pursuit of wide receivers in an article that broke down league-wide developments ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
"Kansas City had interest in Jacksonville’s Brian Thomas Jr., but the Jaguars have been less inclined to sell on the former first-rounder," Breer wrote on November 6. "While he hasn’t been statistically productive, and isn’t the best fit for Liam Coen’s scheme, Thomas brings a downfield element that’s really important in keeping defenses honest against the run, and opening things up underneath for Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington. So now Downs, who’d probably cost a fourth-round pick, would loom as a possibility for the Chiefs."
💥💥 11.6 Pre-Trade Deadline
Notes 💥💥 ➡️ What Jonathan Taylor would cost. ➡️ @Chiefs among the WR shoppers. ➡️ @Giants, @Jaguars looking for DTs. ➡️ @Titans hesitant to move Pollard. ➡️ @Chargers still not budging on vets. ➡️ MORE!https://t.co/4T4snDWkLr
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 6, 2026
While it remains unclear whether general manager Brett Veach is actually interested in trading for a star wideout, Kansas City's front office can't take its eyes off the ball as the Chiefs prepare for their Week 9 matchup against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Insider reveals latest news on Chiefs' pursuit of WR at trade deadline
