Mahomes Gets a New Weapon: Chiefs Add Josh Downs to Roster

The Kansas City Chiefs have added wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts to their roster. Downs, a new weapon for Patrick Mahomes, had requested a trade at the end of October.

In exchange for Downs, the Chiefs will receive a seventh-round pick in the 2027 season. The Colts will receive fourth- and fifth-round picks for the same season. The trade addressed the Chiefs' biggest need at wide receiver. It came two days after Xavier Worthy suffered a hamstring injury during the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the Jets. Worthy is reportedly expected to be sidelined for a few weeks.

The Chiefs lost deep threat Tyquan Thornton to an ankle fracture a few weeks ago. The fracture could end his season. Rashee Rice also missed three games this season with a hamstring injury. Downs has recorded 33 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown this season.

Following the Colts' loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, Downs said: 'I'm open to anything. If they want me to stay, I'll stay, and if they want to send me somewhere else, so be it.' He became the second Colts wide receiver traded after Keenan Allen was sent to the San Francisco 49ers.