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.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 10, 2026
Kansas City lands a receiver at the buzzer, while Indianapolis keeps loading up for the future. pic.twitter.com/ctYRKBME8w
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
