Fourth- and fifth-round picks sent as Chiefs agree to acquire WR Josh Downs in trade with Colts, report says
Trade brings receiver to Kansas City
The Chiefs and Colts reached an agreement involving Downs ahead of Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. ET trade deadline. Kansas City had been linked with Downs and Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr. from early October into November, but Jacksonville planned to keep Thomas.
Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter reported that the Chiefs will send Indianapolis a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round choice. The Colts will give Kansas City Downs and a seventh-round pick.
Downs joins a 6-2 team
Kansas City improved to 6-2 on Sunday and added a receiver to address a need. Downs, 25, recorded 33 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown in the Colts’ first nine games this season.
Downs is in the final year of his contract. As of Tuesday afternoon, it was not clear whether Kansas City sees him as a short-term addition or a player who could remain with the franchise beyond this winter.
Indianapolis adds draft assets
Downs reportedly asked for a trade before October ended. He is set to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes when Kansas City visits the 3-6 Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 15.
Chiefs favored for next game
As of Tuesday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook listed Kansas City as a 3.5-point road favorite against Atlanta. The trade puts Downs in line to join the Chiefs before that matchup.
Key points
- The Chiefs agreed to acquire Josh Downs from the Colts before the trade deadline.
- Kansas City will send a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round choice, receiving Downs and a seventh-round pick.
- Downs had 33 receptions, 354 yards and one touchdown in the Colts’ first nine games.
- Downs is on an expiring contract, and his future with Kansas City was unclear.