Josh Downs Reacts to Kansas City Chiefs Move After Trade Request

Emotion Following the Kansas City Move

Josh Downs has shared his reaction to his move from the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs. The wide receiver secured a trade on Tuesday after previously requesting a move.

To sum up his feelings, Downs posted a clip of former NBA star Vince Carter getting emotional during his Toronto Raptors jersey retirement ceremony on Nov. 2, 2024. Carter became the first player to have his No. 15 jersey retired by Toronto on that date. The emotional clip represented the wide receiver leaving a 2-7 Colts team for a 6-2 Chiefs squad.

The post caught the attention of his new star quarterback in Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes reposted the clip on social media and included a clock emoji.

Trade Details and Receiver Squad Needs

The deal sends Downs and a 2027 seventh round pick to Kansas City. In exchange, the Colts receive a fourth round pick and a fifth round pick.

Downs was originally drafted by Indianapolis in the third round of the 2023 draft. He has produced 33 catches for 354 yards and one touchdown so far this season.

His addition provides extra depth for a Kansas City pass catching group that has been struggling with player availability. The Chiefs have had to manage injuries to receivers Tyquan Thornton and Xavier Worthy.

Farewell Message to Indianapolis

Although Downs had requested to be traded, he expressed gratitude to the team that brought him into the league. He posted a short message on X to say goodbye to the franchise and its supporters.

"I am beyond grateful and blessed for my time in Indy. Nothing but love For the Shoe," Downs wrote on X. He now turns his attention to joining up with Mahomes and his new teammates in Kansas City.