Wide receiver Josh Downs revealed his initial reaction to the news that the Indianapolis Colts had dealt him to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a package of draft picks in a last-minute exchange at the 2026 NFL trade deadline.
In his first press conference with the Chiefs on November 11, Downs spoke to the media about his excitement to play in Kansas City.
A quote from the former North Carolina Tar Heel's presser was shared to Twitter by ESPN's Nate Taylor:
“It’s great to join a team like this," Downs told reporters. "It’s good when guys welcome you. I don’t want to be a guy who asks what the play is and the formation. I was excited for the opportunity. I kind of screamed when I saw the text.”
Josh Downs on joining the Chiefs: “It’s great
to join a team like this. It’s good when guys welcome you. … I don’t want to be a guy who ask what the play is & the formation. I was excited for the opportunity. I kind of screamed when I saw the text.”
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) November 11, 2026
It remains to be seen whether Downs will take the field for Kansas City's Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, but his enthusiasm is sure to endear him to the Chiefs' coaching staff as soon as he steps onto the practice field.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: WR Josh Downs reveals reaction to joining Chiefs: 'I kind of screamed'
