Report: WR Josh Downs Requests Trade From Colts
Downs is in the final year of his rookie contract and has drawn interest from multiple teams after the Colts traded two veteran starters.
- On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The request follows the team's recent roster overhaul.
- Tuesday, the Colts traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, signaling a rebuild.
- Downs, in the final year of his $5.5 million rookie contract, has recorded 26 receptions for 307 yards through 7 games this season. He is a former third-round draft pick.
- ESPN analysts estimate a 45% chance of a deal, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly emerging as potential landing spots for the receiver.
- With the NFL trade deadline approaching November 10, the Colts are expected to continue seeking assets for a rebuild. Star running back Jonathan Taylor remains under watch.
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Report: WR Josh Downs requests trade from Colts
By Field Level Media Oct 28 (Field Level Media) - Wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The report comes one day after the Colts made a pair of deals, shipping eight- time Pro Bowl g...
Colts WR requests trade after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner moves
The Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. After Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday, wide receiver Josh Downs has now requested a trade. Sources: Colts WR Josh Downs is requesting a trade from Indianapolis. https://t.co/rwGaVGMTFf — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 28, 2026 The Colts began by trading …
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