The Indianapolis Colts are absolutely trying to move quarterback Daniel Jones this week, with ESPNFL reporting they’ve already engaged in trade talks with “multiple teams.” This isn’t just some casual check-in, folks, this is the start of a potential Indianapolis “fire sale,” and Jones, who was supposed to be their franchise guy, is right in the middle of it.
The Cold Market for a Supposed Franchise QB
But here’s the kicker, folks: While the Colts talked to “multiple teams,” only one actually got named, and that was the Ravens. And guess what? Baltimore didn’t even end up with Jones! Nope, they went and snagged Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals instead. Brissett, who literally plunged from their No. 1 to No. 3 on the depth chart, was clearly available, and the Ravens pounced. It makes you wonder, if the Ravens were checking in on Jones but then went another direction so quickly, what does that say about the market for him?
Where Are All the Suitors?
Beyond the Ravens, the report only mentions the Vikings in terms of “speculation” and that’s just because they lost to Detroit on Sunday. Seriously, *speculation* is the best they can do? It paints a pretty clear picture: there probably aren’t many other teams actually kicking the tires on Jones right now. Remember when past ESPNFL reports about Jonathan Taylor’s trade even listed *five* teams talking to the Colts, including our very own Seahawks, the Giants, Broncos, Packers, and Vikings? The difference is night and day. For Jones, it feels like tumbleweeds rolling through the trade market. Which “current contender” would even want him, honestly?
So, if the Colts are really in a “fire sale” mode as reported, moving Jones is proving to be a tougher task than they probably hoped. The market for a supposed franchise quarterback feels incredibly cold right now. What’s next for Daniel Jones? It sure doesn’t look like a hot destination awaits him based on these early returns. This isn’t just a bad look for Jones, it’s a huge question mark hanging over the Colts’ strategy moving forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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