Colts Trade Josh Downs to Chiefs

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Colts Trade Josh Downs to Chiefs

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Josh Downs, the 25‑year‑old wide receiver, was traded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs after he requested a move. The trade included a 2027 seventh‑round pick from the Chiefs and returned a fourth‑ and fifth‑round pick in 2027 to Indianapolis. Downs was the Colts’ third‑round pick in the 2023 draft from North Carolina. Over his first two seasons he totaled 1,574 receiving yards on 140 catches and seven touchdowns. This season, with Alec Pierce out, Downs led the team with 354 receiving yards and 57 targets. The Colts now have 13 picks in the 2027 draft but still lack a first‑round selection. With Allen and Downs gone, the Colts added Nick Westbrook‑Ikhine.

Published 2026-11-10 23:05:35 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On April 1 2023 Downs drafted third round by Colts.
On December 31 2023 Downs posted 1,574 yards, seven touchdowns.
On October 31 2026 Colts trade Downs to Chiefs, receive seventh‑round pick.
On October 31 2026 Colts receive fourth‑ and fifth‑round picks 2027.
On October 31 2026 Colts add Westbrook‑Ikhine to receiver roster.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Trade alters Colts offensive depth Possible long-term US impact: Potentially reshapes 2027 draft strategy Most affected groups: Colts receivers, Chiefs offensive coordinators Reader priority: Impact on Colts and Chiefs fanbases

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