Josh Downs of the Colts Requests Trade Following Roster Changes

Wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, as reported by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. This request comes a day after the team made trades involving Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, indicating possible further changes to the roster.

Downs is in the final year of his contract, similar to Nelson and Buckner, which had already made him a candidate for trade discussions ahead of the November 10 deadline. This development may not significantly impact interim General Manager Ed Dodds as he looks to enhance the team's assets for the future.

This season, Downs has recorded 26 receptions for 307 yards. Over his career, the 2023 third-round pick has accumulated 224 catches for 2,447 yards and 11 touchdowns. Meanwhile, running back Jonathan Taylor, who signed a two-year extension this summer, has also been mentioned in trade talks, suggesting a potential overhaul of the Colts' roster that could benefit the Jets, who hold the Colts' first-round pick in the 2027 draft.