Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs’ Trade for Colts WR Josh Downs Ahead of Deadline

First reported by The Athletic at Tue 11:00 AM · 8 outlets in all

1. Yahoo Sports49mJosh Downs Trade Gives Mahomes The Separator He NeedsThe Chiefs acquired Josh Downs for late-round picks. This move fixes the separation issue and helps Patrick Mahomes in the final year of his MVP era.
2. EssentiallySports5hPatrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs’ Trade for Colts WR Josh Downs Ahead of DeadlineWith the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster struggling with multiple injuries at wide receiver, it was evident that it would only be a matter of time before the front office signed more talent to bolster the team’s WR depth. And with the season’s trade deadline reached, they have done just that by finalizing a trade with
3. NY Post18hChiefs get Colts receiver Josh Downs before NFL trade deadline — and he couldn’t be happierThe Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a fourth- and a fifth-round pick.
4. CBS Sports18hJosh Downs trade grades: Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes get help, Colts get value for disgruntled WRDowns asked for a trade, and now he'll catch passes from Patrick Mahomes
5. Sports Illustrated19hJosh Downs Trade Grades: Chiefs Get Patrick Mahomes a PlaymakerThe Indianapolis wide receiver has 33 catches for 354 yards and a touchdown.
6. ESPN19hChiefs snag needed help at WR, trade for Colts' DownsThe Chiefs have obtained needed help at wide receiver, acquiring Josh Downs in a trade with the Colts.
7. ProFootballTalk19hChiefs agree to trade for WR Josh Downs
8. The Athletic(subscription required)23hNFL trade deadline 2026 live updates, tracker: Vikings get Kirk Cousins, Chiefs land Josh Downs, Colts stand pat on Jonathan TaylorFollow along for the latest news and reaction as the 2026 NFL trade deadline has now passed.