Former North Carolina standout Josh Downs has been traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to reports on November 11, 2026. The deal sends the wide receiver to the reigning Super Bowl champions, where he is expected to fill a key role in the offense.
Downs, a product of the University of North Carolina, immediately made headlines by taking a swipe at his former team following the trade announcement. The move adds another weapon to the Chiefs' already potent passing attack led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The trade was reported by Mike Asti of Heavy, with the transaction becoming official on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
