Big Blue View on Josh Downs

ArticleNY Giants trade candidate: WR Josh Downs wants out of Indianapolis
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Downs is in the final year of his rookie contract. Financially, he would cost only the pro-rated portion of his $3.924 million base salary for the remainder of the 2026 season... In terms of draft capital, it is hard to imagine that acquiring Downs would cost more than a late-round pick.
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Downs available at low cost: pro-rated $3.924M salary, likely late-round pick trade price.

Downs is in the final year of his rookie contract, costing only the pro-rated portion of his $3.924 million base salary for the remainder of the 2026 season. The Giants and Downs would have the option of working out a long-term deal afterward. In terms of draft capital, acquiring Downs would likely cost no more than a late-round pick, making him a low-cost acquisition for a team seeking receiver depth.

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