Josh Downs has officially gotten his wish. After practically begging for a trade out of Indianapolis, the wide receiver is now heading to Kansas City. According to reports hitting the wire, the Chiefs have agreed to acquire Downs, bringing a new weapon to their already potent offense.
What the Chiefs Sent Back
This isn’t just a simple player swap, either. The Chiefs are getting Downs, plus a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Colts. What did they have to give up for it? A 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. It feels like Kansas City just snagged a pretty sweet deal, adding a solid pass-catcher for what amounts to a couple of mid-to-late round future picks. That’s a classic move by a team looking to load up for a deep run.
Downs’ Numbers and Role in KC
So, what kind of player are the Chiefs getting? Downs is in his fourth season in the league. This year, he’s put up 33 catches for 354 yards. And get this: the reports even say “with an interception so far in 2026.” Yeah, you heard that right! How does a wideout get an interception on his stat line? Only the statkeepers know, but it’s on his ledger. Last year, 2025, he logged 58 catches for 566 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games. Drafted in the third round back in 2023, Downs has collected 231 career catches for 2,494 yards and 12 touchdowns in 56 games. The Chiefs have been on the hunt for more receiver depth, and Downs definitely fits the bill. He’s a proven talent who can contribute right away.
This trade is also interesting because of the schedule. Downs could potentially play 18 games this season, since Kansas City has already had their bye week. The Colts don’t hit theirs until Week 13. Talk about hitting the ground running for his new squad! He’s a new weapon for their offense, no doubt about it, and you know they’re looking to make some noise.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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