Colts seek more than fourth-round pick for Josh Downs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts are communicating to other NFL teams that they received an offer for wide receiver Josh Downs, specifically a fourth-round pick. Downs, who leads the Colts with 330 receiving yards this season, has requested a trade, and the team appears open to considering offers, especially as they look to move on from a challenging 2026 season. The Colts have already traded players like Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner this season and may look to trade others, including Keenan Allen, who has 325 receiving yards. The team's ongoing trade discussions underscore their shift in focus towards rebuilding for the future.
- •Colts inform teams of a fourth-round offer for Josh Downs.
- •Downs leads the team with 330 receiving yards this season.
- •He has requested a trade from the Colts this season.
- •Keenan Allen may also be available in trade talks.
- •Colts are focused on rebuilding after a tough 2026 season.
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Colts have told teams they were offered a fourth-round pick for Josh Downs
"A third-round pick appears to be what the Colts are trying to get to trade Downs.
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