
Josh Downs certainly sounds very happy to be out of Indianapolis.
The veteran wide receiver Downs got traded by the Colts ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. Downs, 25, was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs in a deal involving multiple future draft picks.
In response to the trade, Downs took a shot at the Colts over social media. He posted the famous meme GIF of an emotional Vince Carter during his Toronto Raptors jersey retirement ceremony (indicating that Downs was very pleased with the development).
https://t.co/SWGjirDe9N
— JD (@JoshDowns) November 10, 2026
A few minutes later, Downs attempted to backtrack with a message of gratitude for Indianapolis.
I am beyond grateful and blessed for my time in Indy. Nothing but love For the Shoe.
— JD (@JoshDowns) November 10, 2026
Still, it is pretty obvious what Downs’ true feelings were about the Colts. He reportedly requested a trade from the team a couple of weeks prior and clearly could not wait to get the heck of Indy.
Now Downs, who had caught 33 passes for 354 yards and one touchdown so far this season, goes from a floundering 2-7 Colts team to a powerhouse 6-2 Chiefs team that is once again in the mix for Super Bowl contention. As such, Downs comes away as a big winner here (though you can definitely question the professionalism that he showed on his way out of Indianapolis).
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