The Indianapolis Colts will be a team to watch ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Indy could end up trading RB Jonathan Taylor after already sending away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner in recent weeks. One additional Colts player could be someone to watch before the deadline after making a trade request.
Colts wide receiver Josh Downs did not seem too happy with a question about his future after Sunday's latest loss.
One reporter asked Downs if he wants to be with the Colts, per The Athletic's James Boyd. Down began replying by saying “you know, I mean…” before pausing and saying under his breath “you funny for that.”
Downs requested a trade in late October shortly after the Colts began their fire sale. As a result, this is not the first time that Downs has been asked about his future in Indy. That said, it seemed that Downs thought the question may have been a bit too direct.
Then Downs continued and actually answered the question.
“I said I'm open to whatever, and if they want me to stay here, I'mma say here, and if they don't… they'll trade me away,” Downs concluded.
At this point, it is safe to assume that Downs could be on the move soon. Downs has drawn interest from the Chiefs and Steelers in recent days, so the market for his services is apparently healthy. However, one thing holding back a potential Downs trade is simply agreeing on a price.
Indianapolis has told other teams that they've received an offer of a fourth-round pick in exchange for Downs. The Colts were initially asking for a third-round pick, which explains why they did not jump on that offer.
It will be interesting to see whether or not a Downs trade materializes in the next 24 hours or so.
In the meantime, the Colts will also be preparing for their Week 10 matchup against the Dolphins.