Daniel Jones is suddenly emerging as a prime candidate to be moved, and with the NFL trade deadline hitting on Tuesday, the chatter is off the charts. Multiple teams have already reached out to the Indianapolis Colts to ask about Jones, but the real buzz is surrounding the Minnesota Vikings, who shouldn’t be ruled out for a major quarterback change.
The Vikings Quarterback Conundrum Just Got Wild
Talk about a rollercoaster season in Minnesota! Kyler Murray, who the Vikings signed in the offseason hoping for a boost, just hasn’t delivered. He’s currently ranked a dismal 26th out of 31 qualified quarterbacks in success rate, sitting at a meager 38.5 percent. His QBR isn’t much better, also ranking 26th with a 44.6. Yikes. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz is stepping in to start on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills with Murray sidelined by a hamstring injury. Wentz has had his struggles, sure, but the guy has a proven connection with Justin Jefferson: 44 catches, 615 yards, and four touchdowns in just seven games with Wentz since the start of last season. Compare that to 68 catches, 768 yards, and two touchdowns with anyone else at quarterback since 2025. It’s clear Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is desperate for options. Their defense is absolutely capable of carrying them on a deep playoff run, but the offense? It needs a spark, and Jones, despite ranking worse than Murray in QBR (39.6) but slightly better in success rate (41.0 percent), might just be that roll of the dice O’Connell needs.
Colts Ready to Deal as Contract Looms
The Colts, sitting at a rough 2-6 after losing four straight games, look like they are ready to be major players at the deadline. They’ve been open to considering a Jones move this week, and his contract actually might not be the roadblock you’d expect. He’s got a $33.5 million base salary next season, but here’s the kicker: his $10.5 million injury guarantee doesn’t trigger until March 15. Schefter and Rapoport even noted that Jones would at least consider waiving that guarantee if he truly wants to play for another team. The Baltimore Ravens were apparently in the mix for Jones before they ultimately dealt for Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals. It shows teams are serious about him, and the Colts are definitely going to be at the center of trade discussions until the clock runs out.
Indianapolis has a tough matchup coming up this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. But no matter what happens on the field, all eyes will be on that 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday. Will Daniel Jones be a Colt or a Viking when the dust settles? This is going to be wild.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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