Chiefs Trade Speculation Continues to Point to One WR
Most expect the Kansas City Chiefs to trade for a WR before the Nov. 10 deadline, and one name keeps coming up more than others.
The Kansas City Chiefs' offense has been lacking depth at the wide receiver position this season. With Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton out due to injuries, Patrick Mahomes and the team have struggled, scoring only three points in a recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks. As the November 10 trade deadline looms, speculation surrounding potential wide receiver acquisitions has intensified.
Among the names being discussed, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has emerged as the top candidate. According to Fox Sports' Eric Williams, the Chiefs are expected to trade for Downs after the deadline, citing his ability to serve as a reliable route runner and consistently threaten the defense. A front office executive supports this assessment, stating that Downs would offer Kansas City "less of a miss factor" compared to other options like Brian Thomas Jr. While both Downs and Thomas Jr. are seen as viable targets, the Chiefs are not expected to secure a high-volume target this season, as they plan to draft one next year.
Multiple sources, including Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, have indicated that the Chiefs are indeed interested in acquiring Downs. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler even floated a hypothetical trade involving Downs and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Additionally, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer suggested that Josh Downs may be a "looming possibility" for the Chiefs.
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