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Kansas City Chiefs acquire wide receiver Josh Downs

Outlets agree that the Kansas City Chiefs have acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Nov 10, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for wide receiver Josh Downs.12
  • The transaction involves the Indianapolis Colts.12

The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.12

The agreement provides receiving help for the Chiefs.24

The move comes as the Colts continue roster changes.12

Where sources agree

  • Chiefs acquire wide receiver Josh Downs from Colts4 of 4
  • Trade involves Indianapolis and Kansas City4 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsChiefs strike at trade deadline for WR as Colts continue fire sale ↗
  2. 2CBS SportsChiefs agree to acquire WR Josh Downs in trade with Colts, per report ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsColts grant Josh Downs request in trade to Chiefs for 2027 4th, 5th-round picks ↗
  4. 4ESPNSources: Chiefs snag needed help at WR, trade for Colts' Downs ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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