Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the NFL trade deadline, according to a report from the Indianapolis Star on Wednesday.
The move sends the second-year receiver to the defending Super Bowl champions as Kansas City looks to bolster its passing attack for a playoff push. Downs thanked the Colts organization in a statement following the announcement.
Downs, selected by Indianapolis in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, recorded 68 receptions for 771 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season. He entered the 2026 campaign as a key part of the Colts' offensive plans before the deadline deal.
The Chiefs acquire a young, cost-controlled receiver on a rookie contract as they navigate injuries at the position. Kansas City sits atop the AFC West and remains in contention for the conference's top seed.
Terms of the trade, including draft compensation sent to Indianapolis, were not immediately disclosed. The NFL trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
