Chiefs agree to trade for WR Josh Downs

Josh Downs has gotten his wish. After requesting a trade from the Colts, the Chiefs have agreed to acquire the wide receiver, according to multiple reports. Kansas City will receive Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.Downs, who is in his fourth season, has caught 33 passes for 354 yards with an interception so far in 2026. He had 58 catches for 566 yards with four touchdowns in 16 games last year.A third-round pick in the 2023 draft, Downs has recorded 231 career catches for 2,494 yards with 12 touchdowns in his 56 games.The Chiefs have been looking for more depth at receiver and now have a new weapon in Downs. He could also play 18 games, as the Chiefs have already had their bye while the Colts don’t have theirs until Week 13.