Josh Downs active for Chiefs debut against Falcons after Colts trade
Josh Downs is active and set to make his Kansas City Chiefs debut against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10, days after a trade-deadline deal with the Colts.
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Quick answer
Yes. Josh Downs was active for the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 10 game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 15, and was set to make his debut for the team. The Chiefs acquired him from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, and he had practised with them only three times.
Key facts
- Downs is active and slated to make his Chiefs debut against the Falcons.
- The Chiefs sent 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Colts for Downs and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
- Downs had practised with Kansas City three times before the game.
- He led the Colts with 354 receiving yards in nine games.
- Downs, 25, requested a trade after the Colts dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
Is Josh Downs playing this week?
Yes. Downs is active and slated to make his Chiefs debut against the Falcons on Sunday, RotoWire reported for CBS Sports, citing Matt McMullen of the team's official site.
His role is less clear. Downs had practised with Kansas City only three times since the trade, so his workload alongside wide receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy and tight end Travis Kelce was uncertain, and RotoWire called him a speculative fantasy option for Week 10.
The trade with the Colts
The 6-2 Chiefs sent 2027 fourth- and fifth-round draft picks to Indianapolis on Tuesday for Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick, a trade-deadline move to strengthen their pass catchers.
Downs, 25, had asked for a trade after the Colts dealt Pro Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and All-Pro DeForest Buckner in October, OutKick reported. He marked the move on social media with a GIF of a jubilant Vince Carter at his retirement ceremony.
What Downs brings from Indianapolis
Before the trade, Downs led the Colts with 354 receiving yards. He caught 33 of his 56 targets and scored one touchdown in nine games.
Frequently asked questions
Is Josh Downs playing this week?
Yes. He is active for the Chiefs' Week 10 game against the Falcons and set to make his Kansas City debut.
When did the Chiefs trade for Josh Downs?
On the Tuesday before Week 10, at the trade deadline, sending 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Colts for Downs and a 2027 seventh-rounder.
Why did Josh Downs leave the Colts?
He requested a trade after Indianapolis dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner in October.
What were Josh Downs' stats with the Colts this season?
He had 354 receiving yards, 33 catches on 56 targets and one touchdown in nine games.
