Colts receiver Josh Downs requests trade as deadline nears
The gist
Colts receiver Josh Downs, in his contract's final year, requested a trade; Indianapolis wants a third-round pick.
The deadline is Tuesday, with Pittsburgh and Kansas City among teams interested.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026The Colts traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco for draft capital, signaling a rebuild.
- Oct 28, 2026ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Downs requested a trade; multiple teams had expressed interest.
- Oct 30, 2026Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed the request and said Downs would play Sunday against Jacksonville.
Key terms
- third-round pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- general manager
- An executive with overall responsibility for managing a company's revenue, costs, and day-to-day operations.
- free agency
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia