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Sports · November 10, 2026

Chiefs agree to acquire WR Josh Downs in trade with Colts, per report

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The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly agreed to a trade with the Indianapolis Colts to acquire wide receiver Josh Downs. According to multiple reports on November 10, 2026, Kansas City will receive Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick, while Indianapolis receives a 2027 fourth-round and fifth-round pick in exchange. The move follows a trade request from Downs and comes as the Chiefs look to bolster a receiving corps that has been described as lacking depth compared to previous seasons.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade for wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Kansas City receives Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
  • The Indianapolis Colts receive a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
  • Josh Downs had previously requested a trade from the Colts.

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  • The Chiefs' wide receivers accounted for 46.0% of the team's receiving yards through Week 9.
  • Kansas City currently has the 10th-best passing offense in the NFL.
  • Downs saw 21 targets of 20-plus yards over the last three seasons.

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