One AFC contender needs to make a move for Colts’ Josh Downs now

Writer Aaron Zacharias argues that the Kansas City Chiefs should pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs. The suggestion follows reports by Adam Schefter that Downs requested a trade ahead of the November 10 deadline. The struggling 2-5 Colts have already signaled a rebuild by trading Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, leaving Downs in the final year of his rookie contract with an uncertain future.

Zacharias contends that Downs would serve as an ideal slot receiver and yards-after-catch target for Patrick Mahomes. With Kansas City facing wide receiver issues, including Tyquan Thornton being sidelined for the season, Zacharias believes the Chiefs need Downs to bolster their Super Bowl push.