With theIndianapolis Colts selling ahead of the NFL trade deadline, wide receiver Josh Downs has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate.
On Wednesday, Downs was asked about the idea of a potential trade.
"Like I said, I'm open to whatever," Downs said, via Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. "Whatever comes my way comes my way, and we go from there."
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Downs was then asked if he would have preferred to sign a contract extension before the start of this season.
"I mean, if it came my way, it came my way, but like I wouldn't say that," he said.
Downs is still on his rookie deal but is in a contract year. As the Colts turn their attention to the future, getting
something in return for Downs, if the team has no intention of re-signing him, rather than letting him walk in free agency, could be appealing.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that "WR-needy teams have called the Colts" about Downs.
A third-round pick by the Colts in 2023, Downs has been a reliable and productive target from the slot in the Indianapolis offense.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts WR Josh Downs addresses trade speculation
