Chiefs WR Josh Downs sends first message to new fans after joining via trade from Colts

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty ImagesNew Kansas City Chiefs WR Josh Downs had a message for the team’s fans immediately after joining them via trade from the Indianapolis Colts.The Colts went ahead with the presumed trades for multiple stars amid a 2-7 season with little hope for postseason contention. In addition to Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen, WR Josh Downs was dealt to the Chiefs for a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.Downs joins the Chiefs as a major addition to the team’s weak receiving core, which had been linked to various free agents around the league to bolster the WR spot. Instead, they made a trade for a 25-year-old who can impact them now while also having room to grow.Josh Downs is excited to join the Kansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs shared a video on their social media showing Downs landing in Kansas City after the trade and sending his first official message to his new fanbase.“What’s good, everybody? Josh Downs checking in. I am excited to be joining the Chiefs Kingdom, man. Just touched down in the city and ready to get to work.”Downs’ actual first message after the trade was him posting a GIF of Vince Carter crying happy tears within minutes of the trade being announced. That post itself has gone viral, with this video serving as Downs’ first message to the fanbase on any Chiefs-related platform.Downs has 33 receptions on 56 targets this season for 354 yards and one touchdown. He was struggling to have a larger impact on a weak Colts squad, and has the potential to see an uptick in production as WR2 with Patrick Mahomes as his QB.Downs’ known strength as a route-runner will be huge for the Chiefs and Mahomes, as he serves as a strong third-down option behind WR1 Rashee Rice.The Chiefs lost Tyquan Thornton to a season-ending injury, while Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice are both risks for missing games due to dubious health. Downs is a safe additional option for Mahomes to further bolster KC’s attack.Read more:‘Going to miss…’ – Raiders HC Klint Kubiak’s emotional message after trading Kirk Cousins to VikingsJonathan Taylor’s wife posts celebratory TikTok after Indianapolis Colts refuse to trade himChiefs QB Patrick Mahomes announces major personal news alongside wife Brittany