The Indianapolis Colts‘ The fire sale doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon.
After Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday, wide receiver Josh Downs has now requested a trade.
Sources: Colts WR Josh Downs requests trade from Indianapolis. https://t.co/rwGaVGMTFf
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 28, 2026
The Colts started by trading eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. Then they traded DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers when he returned to the team that drafted him.
Now, Downs wants out. The Colts selected Downs in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft after he played for the North Carolina Tar Heels in college.
Downs’ best season came in 2024, when he had 72 receptions for 803 yards and 5 touchdowns. This season, he has just 26 catches for 307 yards with zero scores.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz said there is interest in Downs, although it’s unlikely he’ll move this week.
#Colts WR Josh Downs has received interest from multiple AFC teams, including the #Steelers, and while a deal isn’t considered likely this week, the expectation is a trade will happen eventually, per source. https://t.co/lZ5rH5YyIF
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 28, 2026
Indianapolis is 2-5, and Downs leads the team with 307 yards, but he’s looking for another chance in a disappointing season for Shane Steichen’s team.
Another name to watch is star running back Jonathan Tayloralthough Adam Schefter said he doesn’t see Taylor pushing past the Nov. deadline. 10.