{
  "id": 18535721,
  "title": "49ers linked to trade for 330-yard Colts WR as injuries continue to be a problem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/49ers-linked-to-trade-for-330-yard-colts-wr-as-injuries-continue-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:29:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-linked-trade-330-yard-172948742.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly considering trading for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs as their team struggles with injuries to key players, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. The 49ers lost their Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to the absence of key receivers Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans, and multiple other players were sidelined for that game as well. While the Niners' situation appears to be improving, with Samuel and Evans potentially returning by Week 10, they remain less desperate for additional wide receiver help compared to other teams. Downs is one of several receivers on the market, and the 49ers are reportedly open to exploring a trade option with the Colts. However, if the health of Samuel and Evans improves, it is possible that the 49ers may decide not to pursue additional WR help through trades.",
  "summary": "The 49ers' WR injuries could have the team making a move for this Colts WR.",
  "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."
}