Chiefs To Acquire Josh Downs From Colts

Minutes before the trade deadline, the Colts found their Josh Downs buyer. The Chiefs’ depleted wide receiver situation will lead to them sending two 2027 draft picks to the Colts for the contract-year receiver.

Kansas City will send 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks to Indianapolis for Downs and a 2027 seventh-rounder, The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports. Downs will see a massive quarterback upgrade as he plays for a second contract, while the Chiefs’ latest WR search will bring a young talent into the fold.

The Colts had wanted more than a fourth-round pick for Downs, and Pelissero reported over the weekend they had received an offer of a fourth-round pick and an additional asset. After a…