Chiefs Linked With Blockbuster Move For AFC Team’s Star Wide Receiver As They “Check on Everyone” Before Trade Deadline
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the middle of a two-game losing streak, raising eyebrows about the lack of firepower in their passing game. The Chiefs have dealt with multiple injuries and a lack of consistency from players expected to help Patrick Mahomes succeed after an underwhelming 2025 campaign.
While Kenneth Walker revitalized their running game after a Super Bowl MVP season, the Chiefs struggled to find a true WR1 despite having Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy on the roster. Emmett Johnson emerged as an intriguing option (143 total yards and one touchdown) against the Denver Broncos in Week 8, but they haven’t stopped looking for more options.
Chiefs Linked With Indianapolis Colts Star WR Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Indianapolis Colts decided to move on from some of their stars this season. While the Jonathan Taylor saga continues, other players could leave the franchise before Tuesday’s deadline. According to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, the Chiefs are keeping tabs on Josh Downs.
“The Chiefs continue to search for wide receiver help. Multiple sources say they’re looking for a big-name receiver — Josh Downs comes up most often — but they are ‘checking on everyone,’ one rival executive tells me. I will be floored if they don’t have someone by Tuesday evening,” Jones reported on Saturday.
Downs has played eight games this season, catching 30 passes for 330 yards and one touchdown. The Colts are 2-6 entering Week 9, and it seems that not even Taylor is untouchable. If the Chiefs bring the right offer, they could get a talented wide receiver.
Brandon Aiyuk also emerged as a potential option for the Chiefs, as he returned to the San Francisco 49ers facility this weekend.
