Colts WR Josh Downs requests trade amid roster changes
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade following the team's trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Downs, in the final year of his contract, has been a candidate for trade before the November 10 deadline. He has accumulated 26 receptions for 307 yards this season and his career totals stand at 224 catches, 2,447 yards, and 11 touchdowns. The Colts' interim General Manager Ed Dodds is expected to focus on asset-building in light of these recent developments.
- •Josh Downs requests a trade from the Colts.
- •Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner have already been traded.
- •Downs has 26 catches for 307 yards this season.
- •This could precede further roster changes in Indianapolis.
- 5:44 PMESPN — Source: Colts WR Downs requests trade; RB Taylor hasn't, per Steichen
- 4:39 PMCBS Sports — Josh Downs requests trade: Colts WR reportedly asks out as Indy continues fire sale
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Colts WR Josh Downs requests a trade
"Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is requesting a trade amid the team's rebuilding efforts, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.
"The request comes a day after the trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
"Downs is in the final year of his rookie deal and drawing trade interest
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 28, 2026, 5:44 PMSource: Colts WR Downs requests trade; RB Taylor hasn't, per Steichen
Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is requesting a trade amid the team's rebuilding efforts, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday.
- CBS SportsOct 28, 2026, 4:39 PMJosh Downs requests trade: Colts WR reportedly asks out as Indy continues fire sale
Downs is in the final year of his rookie deal and drawing trade interest
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 4:26 PMReport: Colts WR Josh Downs requests a trade
The request comes a day after the trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
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