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Matt Verderame

DARK SECRETS: Josh downs trade grades chiefs get patrick mahomes a playmaker | Rare Historical Photos

The Chiefs needed to add weapons for Patrick Mahomes. Less than a half hour before the 2026 NFL trade deadline, they did exactly that.

On Tuesday, Kansas City sent 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Colts for receiver Josh Downs and a ’27 seventh-round choice. The move gives the Chiefs another outside factor to pair with Rashee Rice, helping create space for both Kenneth Walker III in the run game and tight end Travis Kelce on underneath and seam routes.

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