NRT briefing
Colts receiver Josh Downs requests trade after Nelson, Buckner deals
Based on reporting by Fox News.
The Brief
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade, according to ESPN, and the 25-year-old did not deny the report. He told reporters he is open to whatever happens next. The request follows the Colts' trade of guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, part of a roster overhaul after general manager Chris Ballard was fired last week.
Indianapolis also lacks a first-round pick in next year's draft, having traded it to the Jets for Sauce Gardner. Downs, a third-round pick in 2023, has 26 catches for 307 yards in seven games this season. The trade deadline is Nov. 10; the Colts host Jacksonville on Sunday.
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