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Josh Downs has hilarious reaction after being traded from reeling Colts to contending Chiefs

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Josh Downs expressed his joy through social media after being traded from the struggling Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he could potentially make an immediate impact on a unit that has been lacking in production this season. The trade involved sending Downs and a future seventh-round pick to the Chiefs for two 2027 draft picks. In nine games with the Colts this season, Downs recorded 33 receptions for 354 yards, while his career stats include 224 catches for 2,447 yards and 11 touchdowns over five seasons. The Chiefs are expected to use Downs both as a receiver and possibly in return duties after waiving Nikko Remigio.
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Josh Downs expressed joy on social media after being traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday. The trade came as a result of Downs' request following the Colts' controversial trades of Pro Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and All-Pro DeForest Buckner in October. The deal sent Downs, along with a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, to the Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks. Downs thanked the Colts on X, saying he was "beyond grateful" despite the team's recent struggles. This move makes him the fourth player traded by the Colts before Tuesday’s trade deadline, joining Nelson, Buckner, and wide receiver Keenan Allen. The Chiefs hope that Downs will help their struggling offensive unit; so far this season, Rashee Rice leads the Chiefs' wide receivers with only 292 receiving yards.

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Downs PERSON · 10× Colts ORG · 7× Chiefs ORG · 5× Indianapolis GPE · 2× DeForest Buckner PERSON · 1× Josh Downs PERSON · 1× Pro Bowl ORG · 1× Quenton Nelson PERSON · 1× the Indianapolis Colts ORG · 1× the Kansas City Chiefs ORG · 1×

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The 25-year-old requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts after they traded Pro Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and All-Pro DeForest Buckner in October, and his wish was granted on Tuesday.
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With the Chiefs, Downs will provide an immediate boost to a unit that has struggled to produce this season.
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Josh Downs has hilarious reaction after being traded from reeling Colts to contending Chiefs · assertive framing

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You think Josh Downs was happy to get out of Indianapolis? asserted
Downs → think → Indianapolis
The 25-year-old requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts after they traded Pro Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and All-Pro DeForest Buckner in October, and his wish was granted on Tuesday. asserted
wish → request → Tuesday
The Colts traded Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks. asserted
Colts → trade → picks
Downs took to social media to express his jubilation from being traded from the reeling Colts to the contending Chiefs. asserted
Downs → take → Chiefs
He posted a GIF of an exultant Vince Carter from his retirement ceremony, indicating his excitement about the trade. asserted
He → post → trade
In a separate post, Downs thanked the Colts. asserted
Downs → thank → Colts
"I am beyond grateful and blessed for my time in Indy. asserted
I → bless → Indy
Nothing but love For the Shoe," Downs wrote on X. Downs became the fourth player the Colts traded before Tuesday’s trade deadline, joining Nelson, Buckner and wide receiver Keenan Allen. asserted
Colts → write → Nelson
With the Chiefs, Downs will provide an immediate boost to a unit that has struggled to produce this season. asserted
that → provide → unit
Rashee Rice leads Chiefs wide receivers with just 292 receiving yards this season. asserted
Rice → lead → yards
Downs has spent his entire four-year NFL career with the Colts after Indianapolis selected him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. asserted
Indianapolis → spend → Carolina
In nine games this season, Downs has caught 33 passes for 354 yards. asserted
Downs → catch → yards
In 54 career games with the Colts, he has recorded 224 receptions for 2,447 yards and 11 touchdowns. asserted
he → record → yards
He has also returned punts, averaging 9.8 yards per return during his career. asserted
He → return → career
The Chiefs waived punt and kick returner Nikko Remigio after acquiring Downs, suggesting they may use the former Colts star in that role. uncertain
they → waive → role
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