The Indianapolis Colts have been active ahead of the NFL trade deadline, having already dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, and now quarterback Daniel Jones could be on the move. According to ESPN, the Colts have received calls from multiple teams regarding Jones' availability and are willing to listen to offers.
Jones, who signed a two-year, $88 million extension with $50 million guaranteed in March, has seen the Colts pay out a $44 million signing bonus, meaning a acquiring team would take on minimal financial burden. The 2024 season saw Jones help Indianapolis to a 7-1 start before an Achilles tear ended his year in Week 13.
The Baltimore Ravens inquired about Jones but ultimately acquired Jacoby Brissett. That leaves the Minnesota Vikings as the most logical landing spot. Minnesota sits at 6-1 with a top-tier defense but an offense struggling to move the ball, averaging just 165.6 passing yards per game — second-worst in the league.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray in the offseason, but he has been ineffective and is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury. Backup Carson Wentz will make his second start of the season in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills; his performance could influence whether Minnesota pursues a quarterback trade. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is familiar with Jones from his 2024 stint with the Vikings, and the team had interest in bringing him back before he chose Indianapolis.
The Colts may also consider trading running back Jonathan Taylor, though no deal is guaranteed. With the deadline set for Tuesday, Indianapolis remains a team to watch.
