​Nov 15, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Josh Downs (12) returns a punt during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesWide receiver Josh Downs, who was one of the top players available to the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, made a big impact with his new team on Sunday.The Steelers chose not to make a trade at the deadline on Tuesday, turning down the price of a third-round pick to acquire Downs from the Indianapolis Colts. Instead, Downs went to the Kansas City Chiefs, where he already is turning heads.In his first game with Kansas City on Sunday, Downs caught four passes from Patrick Mahomes for 53 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown just before halftime.Josh Downs with a 19-yard TD in his first game as a Chief!pic.twitter.com/YQx2bv1Pzl— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 15, 2026The addition of Downs helped spark the Kansas City offense to equaling its season high in a 35-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Steelers are still without wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson, though physical blocking receiver Ben Skowronek is expected to make his return after missing three weeks with a calf injury.The Steelers’ lack of action at the deadline could come into focus if they struggle with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night.Related HeadlinesPittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster, Practice SquadBengals Could Have ‘Significant Advantage’ over Steelers in One Key AreaWR with Aaron Rodgers Tie Still Needs Steelers ChanceRead more at Steelers Now