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Brian Thomas Jr. & Josh Downs Potential WR Targets For Chiefs?

According to Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs are interested in adding a receiver ahead of the trade deadline. Two names Rapoport highlights to watch are Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. and Colts WR Josh Downs. It’s not clear how willing Jacksonville…

By Logan Ulrich · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 4:54 PM

Key Things to Know

The Chiefs are interested in trading for receivers Brian Thomas Jr. or Josh Downs before the deadline.
Josh Downs can reportedly be acquired from the Colts via a permanent trade for a third-round pick.
Jacksonville previously declined major trade offers for former first-round selection Brian Thomas Jr. last season.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in acquiring a wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr. and Colts receiver Josh Downs have been identified as two potential targets for Kansas City as they evaluate trade market options.

Thomas has seen reduced playing time in Jacksonville behind Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers, though the team's willingness to make a permanent trade remains unclear. Meanwhile, Downs is reportedly available via trade from Indianapolis for a third-round draft pick as he plays out the final year of his rookie contract.

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