ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter has floated the possibility of the Indianapolis Colts pursuing a trade for quarterback Daniel Jones, according to a report from Colts Wire on Wednesday.
The speculation comes as the Colts evaluate their quarterback situation. Schefter, known for his extensive league sources, raised the idea during a recent appearance, though no formal discussions between teams have been reported.
Jones, who was released by the New York Giants earlier this season, signed with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. The 2019 first-round pick has started 70 career games, throwing for 14,582 yards with 70 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.
Indianapolis has cycled through multiple quarterbacks since Andrew Luck's retirement in 2019, including Philip Rivers, Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan, and Gardner Minshew. The team currently sits at 4-5 on the season.
Any potential trade would require the Colts to assume Jones's contract or negotiate a new deal, while also compensating the Vikings. The NFL trade deadline passed on November 5, meaning any move would need to wait until the offseason.
