Chiefs pursue wide receiver Josh Downs ahead of NFL trade deadline
The gist
The Kansas City Chiefs are chasing Colts wide receiver Josh Downs before Tuesday's 3 p.m. CT trade deadline.
Receiver is Kansas City's weakest spot, with several wideouts injured.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2026The Athletic reports the Chiefs could use a receiver before the deadline, naming Colts WR Josh Downs (projected fourth-round pick) and Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (projected third-round pick) as the most realistic options.
- Nov 8, 2026CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson reports GM Brett Veach said the Chiefs' focus "continues to be at the wide receiver position," with increased dialogue that week. ESPN's Ben Solak proposes a deal for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings.
- Nov 9, 2026Insiders Ian Rapoport and Jeremy Fowler discuss Chiefs interest in Thomas and Downs, with Rapoport citing a fourth-round pick as the potential price for Downs. Adam Schefter says the Colts have an offer of at least a fourth-round pick for Downs, and Albert Breer predicts Kansas City sends a fourth-rounder to Indianapolis for him.
Key terms
- wide receiver
- An offensive position in gridiron football whose main job is to catch passes, lined up wide from the formation.
- GM
- An executive with overall responsibility for managing a company's revenue, costs, and day-to-day operations.
Source: Wikipedia