Patrick Mahomes is sure to be thrilled by the last-minute deal that sent wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, but the two-time MVP's reaction to the news was decidedly more cryptic than expected.
Downs will join the Chiefs to become one of Kansas City's top wideouts and is expected to take on a role that should provide Mahomes with significant relief in the passing game.
Take a look at the three-time Super Bowl champion's understated reaction to the Chiefs' trade for Downs in this post from Mahomes' official Twitter account:
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 10, 2026
It remains to be seen if Kansas City's coaching staff will have Downs take the field for the Chiefs' next game — a Week 10 matchup
against the Atlanta Falcons — but Mahomes can look forward to utilizing a drastically improved receiving corps as soon as the former Colt suits up for his new franchise.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Patrick Mahomes' cryptic reaction to Chiefs' trade for WR Josh Downs
