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Report: Colts WR Josh Downs Traded to Kansas City
The Chiefs add a reliable slot target as Kansas City seeks help for an injury-hit receiving corps, while Indianapolis continues its roster reset.
- On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts, sending 2027 fourth- and fifth-round selections in return.
- Downs requested a trade after Indianapolis fired general manager Chris Ballard and traded veterans Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, signaling a comprehensive roster rebuild.
- Kansas City pursued a slot receiver after losing deep threat Tyquan Thornton to a season-ending ankle injury, while Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy battled hamstring issues.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed enthusiasm, stating, "It's always exciting to add another player," as the team prepares for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Downs plays the final year of his $5.52 million rookie contract and becomes a free agent in March, leaving general manager Brett Veach to decide on a long-term extension.
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Josh Downs hits ground running in Kansas City, one day after Chiefs acquire WR from the Colts
Wide receiver Josh Downs was already at work learning the Kansas City offense on Wednesday. He was acquired by the Chiefs from the Colts a day earlier along with a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for fourth- and fifth-rounders. Downs…
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Independent EspañolThe Kansas City Chiefs acquired the open catcher Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a couple of draft picks, to cover their greatest staffing requirement two days after Xavier Worthy suffered a tendon injury from the corva in the Jets victory, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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