{
  "id": 16934142,
  "title": "Trade Rumors for Colts WR Josh Downs Take Major Turn: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/trade-rumors-for-colts-wr-josh-downs-take-major-turn-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:39:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/trade-rumors-for-colts-wr-josh-downs-take-major-turn-report-12631174"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent development, the Indianapolis Colts have made significant trade deals including Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. It seems the team may not be finished with trades before the annual deadline. Wide receiver Josh Downs, a fourth-year player selected in the third round during the 2023 draft, has reportedly asked for a trade from the Colts, according to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler. During a recent interview, Downs expressed his openness to any move that may come his way. Despite being a pivotal receiver for the struggling Colts' offense in the 2026 season's first seven games, where he amassed 26 catches for 307 yards and zero touchdowns, the wide receiver has not officially confirmed the trade request. As the Colts and Downs gear up for a crucial Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the trade rumors continue to swirl.",
  "summary": "Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has reportedly requested a trade following the team's recent moves.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}