On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts traded eight-time Pro-Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and three-time Pro-Bowl pass rusher DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. The Colts likely aren't done making moves before this year's trade deadline. Fourth-year Indianapolis wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade away from the organization that selected him with a third-round pick in the 2023 draft, according to a report from ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
I’m here today, but whatever comes my way comes my way," Downs said when asked about the trade rumors on Wednesday. Whatever comes my way comes my way," he replied when specifically asked he requested a trade. Through the first seven games of the 2026 season, Downs has 26 catches for 307 yards and no touchdowns as a key pass catcher in the struggling Colts offense.
A wide receiver-needy contender could certainly benefit from the addition of a talented weapon like Downs. Amid this swirling trade speculation, Downs and the Colts are preparing for a Week 8 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars this coming weekend.
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