Steelers, Chiefs Eyeing Trade for Young Colts Receiver

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is mentioned as a possible trade candidate.

Heavy NFL - Colts players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner are described as more prominent names in trade rumors.

Newsweek - The Pittsburgh Steelers are linked to Josh Downs.

Heavy NFL - The Kansas City Chiefs are linked to a possible trade for a Colts receiver.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Steelers could make moves to bolster their offense.

Pro Football Network - Dan Orlovsky linked George Pickens, Garrett Wilson, and Brian Thomas Jr. to the Chiefs before the trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - NFL insider Jason La Canfora named the Steelers as a possible trade destination for Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey.

Heavy NFL - The Bills were linked to Keenan Allen.

Heavy NFL - A proposed trade would send a $70 million wide receiver to the Chiefs for a first-round pick.

Heavy NFL - The 2-5 Colts are considering selling at the trade deadline; Riley Leonard was raised as a possible quarterback answer over Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. Jones is owed $88 million across this season and next.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots have dealt with multiple offensive-line injuries, prompting discussion of a trade for an All-Pro and potential Hall of Famer.

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs were linked to a speedy slot receiver who could succeed Rashee Rice, with a reported $5.5 million value.

Heavy NFL - Downs is described as being “just a bit under the radar” among Colts trade-rumor names.

Newsweek - The Steelers are linked to a potential trade for Downs.

Heavy NFL - Downs, Nelson, and Buckner are all in the last year of their contracts.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Downs, Nelson, and Buckner are Indianapolis Colts players.

Newsweek - The Steelers are based in Pittsburgh; Downs plays for the Indianapolis Colts.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The Steelers, Bills, Colts, and Patriots articles refer to the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - Downs, Nelson, and Buckner are in the final year of their contracts.

Newsweek - The article says the trade deadline is “almost here.”

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs’ offensive issues prompted Orlovsky’s trade suggestions.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots’ offensive-line injuries made depth a concern.

Heavy NFL - Heavy NFL identifies Downs as a potential trade candidate in part because he is a younger player and is in the last year of his contract.

The 2-and-5 Indianapolis Colts are considering selling at the trade deadline, with wide receiver Josh Downs a possible trade candidate, though Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner are more prominent names in rumors. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been linked to Downs and Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey as they look to bolster their offense, while the Chiefs have been connected to several receivers, including Downs and a speedy slot option. Elsewhere, the Bills have been linked to Keenan Allen, and injuries have fueled talk of the Patriots pursuing offensive-line help.