Josh Downs Trade Buzz Grows as Chiefs Emerge as Potential Suitor

WHO:

DallasCowboys.com - Caleb Downs is a rookie Dallas Cowboys defensive back and the younger brother of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs.

Heavy NFL - Josh Downs is an Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who requested a trade, according to the article.

Heavy NFL - The Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys are mentioned as potential or interested destinations for Josh Downs.

Heavy NFL - ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Josh Downs would likely be moved; ESPN is also cited as predicting a trade to the Chiefs.

Newsweek - Josh Downs remained a prominent name in trade rumors after Indianapolis lost to Dallas.

WHAT:

DallasCowboys.com - Caleb Downs cleared concussion protocol and played against his brother in a 27–23 Cowboys win at Lucas Oil Stadium.

DallasCowboys.com - Caleb Downs intercepted a pass on the Colts’ final drive, sealing the win and recording the first interception of his NFL career.

DallasCowboys.com - The article described the game as the best of Caleb Downs’s rookie season and a complete defensive performance by Dallas, with multiple takeaways, stops forcing punts, and sacks of quarterback Daniel Jones.

Heavy NFL - Schefter reportedly said Josh Downs would likely be traded for a fourth-round pick; the Steelers were reportedly interested.

Heavy NFL - One article proposed that Kansas City could use a pick acquired in the Trent McDuffie trade to obtain Josh Downs.

Heavy NFL - Another article said ESPN predicted the Colts would trade Josh Downs to the Chiefs for one piece.

Newsweek - The article said Josh Downs sent a cryptic message about his future with the Colts, but the supplied excerpt does not include his response.

WHERE:

DallasCowboys.com - The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Heavy NFL - The teams discussed as possible trade destinations are the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers.

WHY:

DallasCowboys.com - Caleb Downs said the team’s win was the biggest thing and called facing his brother “a surreal feeling.”

Heavy NFL - Josh Downs was described as being in the final year of his contract and having requested a trade; the article also characterized the Colts as rebuilding.

HOW:

DallasCowboys.com - Caleb Downs said he anticipated the interception play, recognizing the Colts’ setup, and made the interception while relying on his faith and strength.

Heavy NFL - The reported potential trade return for Josh Downs was a fourth-round pick; a separate article suggested Kansas City could use a pick from the Trent McDuffie trade.

Caleb Downs intercepted his brother’s pass, sealing Dallas’s victory over Indianapolis. The rookie’s first NFL interception capped a strong defensive performance. Colts receiver Josh Downs reportedly requested a trade, with Kansas City and Pittsburgh interested.