Chiefs acquire veteran wide receiver Josh Downs from Colts

Chiefs acquire veteran wide receiver Josh Downs from Colts

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The Kansas City Chiefs announced on 11 November that they had acquired veteran wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts, adding a 25-year-old who recorded 231 catches for 2,494 yards and 12 touchdowns over four seasons in Indianapolis. The trade, first reported by Yahoo Sports, sent Downs to Kansas City in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, while the Chiefs gave up their fourth- and fifth-round selections.

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November 11, 2026
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Chiefs acquire veteran WR Josh Downs from Indianapolis Colts
Chiefs acquire veteran WR Josh Downs from Indianapolis Colts

Kansas City Chiefs • 11 Nov 15:47

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for 25-year-old wide receiver Josh Downs, who spent four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and posted career totals of 231 catches, 2,494 yards and 12 touchdowns.

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November 10, 2026
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Colts trade wide receiver Josh Downs to Chiefs for future draft picks
Colts trade wide receiver Josh Downs to Chiefs for future draft picks

Yahoo Sports • 10 Nov 21:19

Indianapolis sent 25-year-old Josh Downs to Kansas City, receiving a 2027 seventh-round pick while the Chiefs gave up fourth- and fifth-round selections.

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Chiefs acquire WR Josh Downs from Colts in trade
Chiefs acquire WR Josh Downs from Colts in trade

CBS Sports • 10 Nov 20:52

Kansas City traded a 2027 fourth-round pick and a fifth-rounder to Indianapolis for wide receiver Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick.

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Chiefs to acquire wide receiver Josh Downs from Colts in trade
Chiefs to acquire wide receiver Josh Downs from Colts in trade

NBC Sports • 10 Nov 20:45

Kansas City will receive WR Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from Indianapolis in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round selections.

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Chiefs acquire WR Josh Downs and 2027 seventh-round pick from Colts
Chiefs acquire WR Josh Downs and 2027 seventh-round pick from Colts

NBC Sports • 10 Nov 20:40

Kansas City traded a 2027 fourth- and fifth-round pick to Indianapolis for wide receiver Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round selection.

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