Steelers consider trade for Colts WR Josh Downs after request
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring a potential trade for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, who has requested a trade. Downs becomes the third Colts player to seek a change after Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner were traded. In 2026, Downs has achieved 307 receiving yards on 26 catches but has become available amid the Colts' roster shakeup. The trade deadline is approaching on November 10, putting pressure on the Steelers to finalize roster adjustments.
- •Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Colts.
- •This is the third trade request from the Colts in recent days.
- •Downs has recorded 307 yards on 26 catches this season.
- •Steelers have been linked to several wide receiver trade targets.
- •Trade deadline is November 10.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — New NFL WR trade target emerges for Steelers
"The Pittsburgh Steelers, like other wide receiver-needy teams, received a new NFL target after Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs' trade request.
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