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Bengals should participate in Colts’ fire sale by trading for offensive playmaker who would be easier to get than Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis is shipping away its top players for NFL Draft capital, and one player from the Colts offense could be a far cheaper get than the one Bengals fans keep asking about.

By John Sheeran · A to Z Sports

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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John Sheeran argues that the Cincinnati Bengals should trade for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs.
The proposed deal would send Cincinnati's 2027 fifth-round draft pick to Indianapolis in exchange for Downs.
The Indianapolis Colts recently traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner while accumulating future draft capital.

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John Sheeran of A to Z Sports argues that the Cincinnati Bengals should target Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs ahead of the trade deadline. Following Indianapolis trading away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner to acquire draft capital, Sheeran proposes that Cincinnati capitalize on the Colts' roster teardown rather than pursue high-cost running back Jonathan Taylor.

The writer suggests that Cincinnati offer a 2027 fifth-round draft pick to acquire Downs in a trade. Downs is currently in a contract year and would help reinforce the Bengals' slot receiver depth behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins amid injuries to Andrei Iosivas and Colbie Young.

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