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Reports: WR Josh Downs Requests Trade, Steelers Showing Interest

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade ahead of November 10th’s deadline. It’s a notable update in what could be an active receiver trade market for a Pittsburgh Steelers team at the forefront…

By Alex Kozora · Steelers Depot

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:25 PM

Key Things to Know

Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade ahead of the November 10 deadline.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly inquired about a trade for the receiver.
Downs is on an expiring contract as Indianapolis enters a rebuild.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade ahead of the November 10 deadline, according to reports from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly among multiple AFC teams interested in acquiring the receiver to bolster their passing attack.

Downs is in the final year of his contract, and a permanent trade is widely anticipated as Indianapolis shifts toward a rebuild. The Steelers are dealing with depth issues at receiver due to injuries to Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek.

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Reports: WR Josh Downs Requests Trade, Steelers Showing Interest

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