Colts Trade Wide Receiver Josh Downs to Chiefs for Draft Picks
The Indianapolis Colts have traded wide receiver Josh Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs for 2027 fourth and fifth-round draft picks, reportedly granting Downs' request.
Indianapolis, IN, November 10, 2026 —
The Indianapolis Colts have completed a trade sending wide receiver Josh Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs. The transaction, confirmed by sources, involves the Colts receiving a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick in exchange for the young pass-catcher.
This move reportedly comes as a result of a request made by Josh Downs himself. Specific details regarding the nature or timing of Downs’ request were not immediately available. The trade signals a shift for both the player and the franchises involved.
Josh Downs, who was a standout player for the Colts, now joins the Kansas City Chiefs. The specifics of his contract status with the Chiefs or any potential contract extensions were not part of the trade announcement. The Colts, in return for the player, have acquired draft capital that will be allocated in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Neither the Indianapolis Colts nor the Kansas City Chiefs have issued an official statement detailing the trade beyond the basic terms. The names of the general managers or other front-office personnel involved in negotiating the trade were not provided in the information available. The exact timing of when the trade was finalized or when Downs joined his new team was also not specified.
The transaction adds a new dimension to the Chiefs’ receiving corps and marks a significant move for the Colts as they continue to shape their roster. Further details regarding the player’s future role with the Chiefs or the Colts’ plans for utilizing their newly acquired draft picks are expected to emerge as the offseason progresses.
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