Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is weighing in on the team's move to bring Josh Downs to the squad.
On Tuesday, not long before the NFL's trade deadline ended at 4 p.m. ET, news broke that the Chiefs had acquired the wide receiver from the Indianapolis Colts, sending a fourth- and fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft to Indianapolis in exchange for Downs and a seventh-round selection.
The move gives Mahomes another strong wide receiver as the Chiefs look to strengthen their offense. Kansas City already needed help at the position, and Xavier Worthy's hamstring injury in Week 9 only made that need bigger and more serious. So, now Downs will join a receiver room led by Rashee Rice, who returned from injury in Week 8.
Patrick Mahomes sends Josh Downs a clear message after Chiefs pull off trade
It didn't take long for Mahomes to express his thoughts on the move. Moments after the deal, Mahomes retweeted a post from Downs with a Vince Carter GIF. Mahomes' response? A clock emoji. It's about time, right?
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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 10, 2026It's a good move for Downs. The 2023 third-round pick out of North Carolina had been looking for a bigger role and long-term commitment. Now, Downs gets a fresh start in Kansas City, while the Chiefs add another weapon for Mahomes.
Downs is leaving a 2-7 Colts team and going to a 6-2 Chiefs team that has legendary Mahomes heading up the offense. He has to be quite happy with the news, and it sounds like Mahomes is pumped, as well.
