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Kansas City Chiefs’ trade deadline sparks memories of Royals’ clutch 2015 pickups

Just minutes before the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs threw a bit of a Hail Mary and acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the In…

By Matthew Swigonski · Kings of Kauffman

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 2:13 AM

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Writer Matthew Swigonski argues the Chiefs' trade for Josh Downs mirrors the Royals' clutch deadline moves in 2015.
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
In 2015, the Royals traded for Johnny Cueto, who pitched a complete-game 7-1 victory in the World Series.

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Writer Matthew Swigonski compares the Kansas City Chiefs acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Royals' clutch trades before their 2015 World Series title. Just prior to the NFL trade deadline, the Chiefs added Downs to boost quarterback Patrick Mahomes' offense down the stretch.

Kings Of Kauffman highlights how former Royals general manager Dayton Moore acquired starting pitcher Johnny Cueto and utility player Ben Zobrist in 2015. Despite regular-season struggles, Cueto threw a complete-game win in the World Series, while Zobrist provided vital postseason offense.

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