What happened: Indianapolis Colts slot receiver Josh Downs has emerged as a potential trade target for the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. A 25-year-old third-round pick out of North Carolina in 2023, Downs has served as the starting slot receiver across all four of his NFL seasons in an Indianapolis offense that features running back Jonathan Taylor under a contract extension. Cincinnati enters Week 8 on a two-game winning streak after overcoming a 13-0 deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13.
NFL·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 06:10 AM ET
Colts WR Josh Downs floated as trade target for 4-2 Bengals
Downs has 26 catches for 307 yards through seven games.
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