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Five Things to Know About New Chiefs WR Josh Downs

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in a trade announced on Tuesday afternoon.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks, according to FOX Sports. Downs requested a trade from the Colts last month and will be a free agent after this season. Prior to the trade, Downs totaled 33 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown this year. FOX Sports reported that over the previous three seasons from 2023 to 2025, Downs averaged 66.0 receptions for 713.3 yards and 3.7 touchdowns per year.

Downs joins a Kansas City wide receiver room that features players such as Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Tyquan Thornton. According to FOX Sports, the Chiefs' offense ranks second in the NFL in total yards with 384.1 per game, fifth in rushing yards with 137.8 per game, and tenth in both points with 25.3 per game and passing yards with 246.4 per game. The Chiefs stand second in the AFC West at 6-2 following a Week 9 home win against the New York Jets, which preceded back-to-back road losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.

For the Indianapolis Colts, FOX Sports noted that Josh Downs was one of four players moved prior to the trade deadline. The other three players moved by Indianapolis were guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, and wide receiver Keenan Allen. The Colts did not move quarterback Daniel Jones or superstar running back Jonathan Taylor.

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Quick answers

What did the Chiefs give up in the trade for Josh Downs?

According to FOX Sports, the Chiefs traded 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick.

What are Josh Downs' stats prior to the trade?

FOX Sports reported that Josh Downs totaled 33 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown this year, and averaged 66.0 receptions, 713.3 yards, and 3.7 touchdowns per year from 2023 to 2025.

Which other players did the Colts move before the trade deadline?

According to FOX Sports, Indianapolis moved guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, and wide receiver Keenan Allen alongside Josh Downs.

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