What happened: Following wide receiver Josh Downs' trade request from the rebuilding 2-5 Indianapolis Colts, Yahoo NFL identified the 2023 third-round pick as a deadline fit for the New York Giants. Indianapolis has already traded guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner amid a roster sell-off. Meanwhile, a Giants receiving corps that lost Gunner Olszewski and Braxton Berrios to season-ending injured reserve also parted ways with Darius Slayton and Odell Beckham Jr.

Why it matters: The 5-foot-9, 171-pound Downs would give New York a traditional slot and perimeter option for the prorated remainder of his $3.924 million rookie-deal salary and a projected late-round draft pick. With its slot receivers sidelined, New York has relied heavily on multi-tight-end packages and fullback Patrick Ricard. Adding Downs alongside Malik Nabers would bolster the passing attack, though it could reduce offensive snaps for Malachi Fields and tight end Isaiah Likely.

What to watch: The Giants have until the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline to decide whether to make an offer for Downs and potentially pursue a long-term extension.