Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade. The request lands one day after Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and DeForest Buckner to the 49ers. The 2-5 Colts are in a full fire sale, and Downs wants to be next out the door before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.
The Colts have already fielded offers from multiple teams for Downs. Prediction markets move fast on news like this. Check the Josh Downs next team odds on Kalshi, and learn how to trade the market yourself with the Kalshi promo code ACTION55 to unlock $55 when you trade $25.
Josh Downs Next Team Odds
Here is where the Kalshi market sits on Josh Downs next team odds as of publish time. Each column of NFL odds below translates directly to a price in cents. This means the Chiefs' 58% market equals 58¢ on the dollar when you trade it:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 58% |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 53% |
| San Francisco 49ers | 8% |
The market resolves on his next team before Dec. 1, 2026. Josh Downs next team odds shift with every new report, so treat the table as a snapshot, not a forecast.
Why Chiefs and Steelers Lead the Josh Downs Next Team Odds
I expect Downs' future team to be Kansas City, and injuries are a big reason for this. Tyquan Thornton is lost for the season, and Rashee Rice is still working back from a hamstring injury. Downs leads the Colts with 307 receiving yards, more than any Chiefs wide receiver has. Downs would also welcome the chance to play with a quarterba ck like Patrick Mahomes.
Here is why there's a strong case to be made for each of the top contenders:
- Kansas City Chiefs: Mahomes gets another dependable underneath target by the Chiefs acquiring Downs, which takes pressure off 37 year old Travis Kelce.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: At 5-2, Pittsburgh adds a slot option for Aaron Rodgers next to DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard by bringing in Downs.
- Price tag: Buckner fetched a fourth-round pick, so a Day 3 selection is a reasonable starting point for Downs. Nelson fetched a third and fifth round pick, but Downs doesn't have an All-Pro resume to warrant that kind of premium capital.
Other Teams in the Josh Downs Trade Market
The 49ers hold 8% in the market. They already did business with Indianapolis this week, which keeps the line open. Other names surface in the speculation too:
- New England Patriots: Downs would reunite with Drake Maye, his former North Carolina teammate.
- Los Angeles Rams: The Rams need a receiver due to the Davante Adams injury and Downs would not cost much for a team in win-now mode.
- Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati has Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but lacks a strong slot option.
Will Jonathan Taylor Be Traded Next?
Downs is not the only Colt in the rumor mill. Jonathan Taylor’s name keeps coming up, and I see a very different situation.
Here is what the reporting says right now:
- No request: Head coach Shane Steichen said Taylor has not requested a trade.
- Ownership stance: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Colts ownership does not want to trade Taylor. He also notes the Colts could change their mind or could be posturing to drive up the price.
- Contract: Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August.
- Asking price: The Colts reportedly want a second-round pick and more.
The production explains the interest. Taylor is tied for first in rushing touchdowns this season with eight. The other side of the ledger is the draft picture. Indianapolis has no 2027 first-round pick because of the Sauce Gardner trade, but the Nelson and Buckner deals already brought extra third, fourth and fifth-round picks. That gives the Colts a reason to sell.
Taylor is the franchise’s centerpiece, though, so my read is that he stays unless a team makes an offer the front office cannot refuse. If you want to trade that question, Kalshi lists a Jonathan Taylor next team market.
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FAQ: Josh Downs Next Team Odds
Which team leads the Josh Downs next team odds right now?
The Kansas City Chiefs lead at 58%, with the Pittsburgh Steelers close behind at 53%.
Why did Josh Downs request a trade?
Downs has struggled against double teams without Alec Pierce, and the Colts are 2-5. The request follows the Nelson and Buckner trades, and he is in the final year of his rookie contract.
When is the NFL trade deadline?
The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.
Has Jonathan Taylor requested a trade?
No. Steichen said Taylor has not asked to be traded from the team.
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