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

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8 outlets covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 AM · Read it: <https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-reacts-to-chiefs-trade-for-colts-wr-josh-downs-ahead-of-deadline/>

With 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

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM: [NFL trade deadline 2026 live updates, tracker: Vikings get Kirk Cousins, Chiefs land Josh Downs, Colts stand pat on Jonathan Taylor](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/nfl-trade-deadline-2026-live-updates-news-tracker-grades/V6wZ6DTPEgzk/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Follow along for the latest news and reaction as the 2026 NFL trade deadline has now passed.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:43 PM: [Chiefs agree to trade for WR Josh Downs](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chiefs-agree-to-trade-for-wr-josh-downs>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:52 PM: [Chiefs snag needed help at WR, trade for Colts' Downs](<https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50445576/chiefs-trade-colts-wr-josh-downs>) — ESPN (Sports, United States)
  The Chiefs have obtained needed help at wide receiver, acquiring Josh Downs in a trade with the Colts.
- Nov 10, 2026, 3:11 PM: [Josh Downs Trade Grades: Chiefs Get Patrick Mahomes a Playmaker](<https://www.si.com/nfl/josh-downs-trade-grades-chiefs-get-patrick-mahomes-playmaker>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  The Indianapolis wide receiver has 33 catches for 354 yards and a touchdown.
- Nov 10, 2026, 3:53 PM: [Josh Downs trade grades: Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes get help, Colts get value for disgruntled WR](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/josh-downs-trade-grades-chiefs-colts/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Downs asked for a trade, and now he'll catch passes from Patrick Mahomes
- Nov 10, 2026, 4:07 PM: [Chiefs get Colts receiver Josh Downs before NFL trade deadline — and he couldn’t be happier](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/chiefs-get-colts-receiver-josh-downs-before-nfl-trade-deadline/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a fourth- and a fifth-round pick.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 AM: [Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs’ Trade for Colts WR Josh Downs Ahead of Deadline](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-chiefs-patrick-mahomes-reacts-to-chiefs-trade-for-colts-wr-josh-downs-ahead-of-deadline/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  With 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
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:34 AM: [Josh Downs Trade Gives Mahomes The Separator He Needs](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-downs-trade-gives-mahomes-153409685.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The 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.