Josh Downs has hilarious reaction after being traded from reeling Colts to contending Chiefs

The 25-year-old requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts after they traded Pro Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and All-Pro DeForest Buckner in October, and his wish was granted on Tuesday.The Colts traded Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Downs took to social media to express his jubilation from being traded from the reeling Colts to the contending Chiefs.

He posted a GIF of an exultant Vince Carter from his retirement ceremony, indicating his excitement about the trade.In a separate post, Downs thanked the Colts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEWide receiver Josh Downs #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs talks to the media during practice and media availability at The University of Kansas Hospital Arrowhead Training Complex on Nov.

11, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.(Getty Images)"I am beyond grateful and blessed for my time in Indy.

Nothing but love For the Shoe," Downs wrote on X.Downs became the fourth player the Colts traded before Tuesday’s trade deadline, joining Nelson, Buckner and wide receiver Keenan Allen.With the Chiefs, Downs will provide an immediate boost to a unit that has struggled to produce this season.Rashee Rice leads Chiefs wide receivers with just 292 receiving yards this season.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.

DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) runs the ball as Tennessee Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) defends during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct.13, 2024.

(Steve Roberts/Imagn Images)Downs has spent his entire four-year NFL career with the Colts after Indianapolis selected him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of North C...