The Kansas City Chiefs acquired receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts as injuries affected their passing options. Indianapolis receives fourth- and fifth-round picks in the 2027 draft, while Kansas City gets a seventh-round pick alongside Downs. The 25-year-old had requested a trade and joins Patrick Mahomes after catching 33 passes for the Colts this season.
The Kansas City Chiefs, a team in the US National Football League, acquired receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts. Both clubs confirmed the transaction.[1], [2]
Indianapolis receives fourth- and fifth-round selections in the 2027 draft, while Kansas City gets Downs and a seventh-round selection. The agreement exchanges draft capital rather than sending another player to Indianapolis.[1]
Downs joins Patrick Mahomes’s passing options as Kansas City manages Xavier Worthy’s hamstring injury. Rashee Rice returned from injury. Downs has mainly played as a slot receiver, lining up closer to the interior of the formation. He requested a trade on October 28 and can become a free agent when his contract expires in 2027.[1]
Indianapolis selected Downs in the third round of the 2023 draft out of North Carolina. The 25-year-old appeared in nine games this season, starting seven, according to the Colts’ announcement. He caught 33 of 57 passes directed at him for 354 yards and one touchdown. His Indianapolis career totals were 231 catches for 2,494 yards and 12 touchdowns in 56 games.[1]
