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Colts WR Josh Downs reportedly requests a trade
The Colts got a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick from Seattle for Nelson, and Downs has twenty-six catches this season; the deadline is November tenth.

At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Colts star wide receiver Josh Downs requests trade following sweeping changes: report”, with reporting from RealGM Wiretap, Bleacher Report, NBC Sports Pro Football Talk, ESPN and Yahoo Sports (ClutchPoints).
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 3:10 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Colts.
- BBN covered this story before: A text to Quenton Nelson ignited a 'weird, shocking' Tuesday for Colts (October 29).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- Fox NewsColts star wide receiver Josh Downs requests trade following sweeping changes: report
- RealGM WiretapColts WR Josh Downs Requests Trade Ahead Of Deadline - RealGM Wiretap October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- Bleacher ReportColts' Josh Downs Requests Trade, Latest NFL Rumors After Nelson, Buckner Deals Ahead of Deadline October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC Sports Pro Football TalkReport: Colts WR Josh Downs requests a trade - NBC Sports October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- ESPNSources: Colts' Josh Downs requests trade; Jonathan Taylor hasn't, per coach October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo Sports (ClutchPoints)Colts’ Josh Downs requests trade even though he probably didn’t actually need to do that - Yahoo Sports October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorColts receiver Josh Downs has reportedly asked for a trade, days after Indianapolis sent Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner out the door.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDid he say it himself?

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported it, and Downs didn't deny it. He told reporters, quote, I'm open to whatever.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentNot denying it is the oldest move there is. You let the screenshot do the talking and say nothing in the replies.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the numbers aren't pretty: twenty-six catches for three hundred seven yards in seven games, no touchdowns.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMultiple teams are interested, ESPN says, but nothing has moved, and that's what prompted the request.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the market was open and nobody bought.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe deadline is November tenth, and Downs, Nelson and Buckner are all in the final year of their rookie deals.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRating: one very open to whatever.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThree guys in their last contract year, and the Colts' roster is a group chat where everyone leaves one at a time.
The story so far
- Chourio, Caminero, Colts trade talk, Horner's book and Saints in Paris · ESPN
- Vikings beat Colts 16-10 to move to 6-0 · Yahoo Sports
- King Charles tour, Colts trade Nelson, Bolsonaro missing · Royal Central
- Colts trade Nelson and Buckner; Spurs, Celtics and Parsons · Yahoo Sports
- Colts reveal if beloved RB Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade · Yahoo Sports
- A text to Quenton Nelson ignited a 'weird, shocking' Tuesday for Colts · Fox 59
- Colts WR Josh Downs reportedly requests a trade (this story)
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