Report: Colts trade WR Josh Downs to AFC playoff contender

TheIndianapolis Coltsare reportedly trading wide receiver Josh Downs ahead of Tuesday's deadline. According to Tom Pelissero, the Colts are sending Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs and, in return, are receiving 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks. Trade! The Chiefs are ac

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TheIndianapolis Coltsare reportedly trading wide receiver Josh Downs ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

According to Tom Pelissero, the Colts are sending Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs and, in return, are receiving 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.

Trade! The Chiefs are acquiring WR Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Colts for 2027 fourth-round and fifth-round picks, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports.

Kansas City lands a receiver at the buzzer, while Indianapolis keeps loading up for the future. pic.twitter.com/ctYRKBME8w

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 10, 2026

While there was initially uncertainty around what the future holds for Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor, a Downs trade felt like a near-given.

After the Colts traded away DeForest Buckner

and Quenton Nelson, Downs requested a trade. In the two games since, he has struggled.

He's caught seven passes on 11 targets but for only 47 yards with a touchdown. Downs had two crucial dropped passes in Sunday's loss to Dallas as well.

A third-round pick by the Colts in 2023, Downs has caught 30 passes this season for 330 yards with one touchdown.

He is set to be a free agent this upcoming offseason.

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Report: Colts trade WR Josh Downs to AFC playoff contender