ChiefsWednesday, November 11
The Chiefs traded for Colts receiver Josh Downs just before the NFL deadline
The KCtoday team
Kansas City beat the buzzer. Just before Tuesday's 3 p.m. trade deadline, the Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts, in a deal reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Chiefs sent two 2027 picks for Downs and a seventh-rounder
| Chiefs send | Chiefs get |
|---|---|
| 2027 fourth-round pick | WR Josh Downs |
| 2027 fifth-round pick | 2027 seventh-round pick |
Sources: KCTV, KSHB 41 Kansas City News
The receiver room needed help. Xavier Worthy hurt a hamstring, and Tyquan Thornton (dislocated ankle) is likely out for the rest of the regular season. Downs, 25, has lined up in the slot on 70% of his pass plays this season, per Pro Football Focus.
Downs brings 231 career catches to Kansas City
- 231
- career catches in four seasons with the Colts
- 2,494
- career receiving yards
- 354
- receiving yards this season on 33 catches
Sources: KCTV, KSHB 41 Kansas City News
- Contract: final rookie year; unrestricted free agent after the season
- Against the Chiefs in Week 2: 7 catches, 72 yards
The Chiefs next play at the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 15.
Sources: KCTV, KSHB 41 Kansas City News, Arrowhead Pride, KRCG