NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that the Indianapolis Colts have received a trade offer for wide receiver Josh Downs. The identity of the interested team was not disclosed, though early speculation suggested it was unlikely to be the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Downs, a second-year player out of North Carolina, has emerged as a reliable target in the Colts' passing attack. The reported offer comes ahead of the league's trade deadline, with multiple contenders seeking receiver depth for the stretch run.
Neither the Colts nor Downs' representatives have publicly commented on the discussions. Indianapolis sits in the AFC South race and would need to weigh any potential return against the loss of a young, productive offensive weapon.
