{
  "id": 17835400,
  "title": "Josh Downs trade rumor from Adam Schefter confirms Colts’ asking price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/josh-downs-trade-rumor-from-adam-schefter-confirms-colts-asking-price",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T18:26:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josh-downs-trade-rumor-adam-182606181.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts are actively seeking a trade for their veteran wide receiver, Josh Downs, as they prepare for the NFL trade deadline on November 10. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Colts are hoping to receive a third-round pick in exchange for Downs, but there is a possibility that the asking price could drop to a fourth-round pick. Schefter stated on The Pat McAfee Show that teams have been calling for Downs and the Colts are looking to acquire a third-round pick, with a fourth-round pick potentially being available in the next eight days.\n\nDowns, who has struggled in the Colts' offensive system, has still managed to record 500 yards or more in three of his four seasons with the team, including two seasons with over 700 yards. In 2026, Downs is currently on pace to finish with 700 yards. While Downs is considered a valuable player, it is unlikely that the Colts will secure a third-round pick for him, as no recent trades have yielded such a high return for players of this caliber.\n\nTeams with a need at the wide receiver position, such as the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers, may be interested in acquiring Josh Downs. The trade deadline is approaching, and it is expected that the Colts will move him before the deadline passes.",
  "summary": "Adam Schefter has reported what the Colts are looking for in a trade for Josh Downs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indianapolis Colts seeking trade for veteran wide receiver Josh Downs.",
    "Colts hoping to receive third-round pick, possibly fourth-round pick.",
    "Downs has recorded 500+ yards in three of his four seasons with Colts."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}