Josh Downs wants out of Indianapolis. The Colts wide receiver reportedly requested a trade from his current team on Wednesday, and it’s no secret multiple AFC teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, have already expressed interest. Jordan Schultz dropped the news, and this is exactly the kind of move that shakes things up in the league.
Indy Is Bleeding Talent, and Downs Wants a Ticket Out
Downs making a trade request on Wednesday didn’t happen in a vacuum, folks. It came a day after the Colts shipped off two other massive names: All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and Pro Bowl defensive lineman DeForest Buckner. That’s a serious fire sale happening in Indianapolis, and honestly, can you blame Downs for wanting to escape? When a team starts tearing down its core like that, players are always gonna look for greener pastures. The expectation, per sources, is that while a deal might not happen this week, it’s definitely gonna go down eventually.
Pittsburgh’s Eyeing Another Indy Pass-Catcher
Now, let’s talk about the Steelers. They’re reportedly in the mix, and if Downs lands in Pittsburgh, it wouldn’t even be the first time they snagged a Colts pass-catcher this year. Remember back in March, the first day of the new league year, when Pittsburgh traded for Michael Pittman Jr? Yeah, they know what they’re doing when it comes to getting talent from Indy. Downs has been productive, too, even with all the chaos. This season, he’s pulled in 26 receptions for 307 yards. Last year in 2025, he had 58 catches for 566 yards and four scores, and his best season was in 2024 with 72 catches for 803 yards and five touchdowns. He’s a legit threat who could immediately boost an offense.
So, the question isn’t *if* Josh Downs gets traded, but *when* and *where*. Keep your eyes peeled, because this story isn’t going away, and some team is about to get a serious playmaker.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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