The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly holding onto quarterback Daniel Jones, flat out telling interested teams they aren’t trading him before the deadline, even as rumors about his availability picked up serious steam. This is wild, considering the Colts are in full sell-off mode, practically liquidating their roster.
Selling Off Everything, Except the QB?
You gotta be scratching your head trying to figure this one out. The Colts have already shipped out some big names like DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson. And it doesn’t stop there. Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, and Grover Stewart? All those guys could be on the move too, according to reports. They’re clearly looking to rebuild, which makes sense because their 2026 season is pretty much a wrap. So, when a name like Daniel Jones starts popping up in trade whispers, it feels like a no-brainer, right? If you’re tearing it all down, why keep a guy who’s “unlikely to be in their future plans” according to the same reports?
Teams Were Calling, But Indianapolis Is Saying No
Tom Pelissero of The Ringer dropped the news, confirming that not only were there rumors, but the Colts actually received calls on Jones. Teams like the Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings, both contenders with shaky quarterback situations, seemed like logical fits. Imagine the Vikings, desperate to save their season, offering up some serious draft capital for a chance to plug Jones into their lineup. That’s “meaningful capital” the Colts could use for their rebuild. But nope, Pelissero reports the Colts are turning down those offers. They’re apparently set on keeping Jones this season, rolling with him over Riley Leonard or Anthony Richardson Sr. It’s an interesting strategy, to say the least, especially when you’re supposed to be accepting any reasonable package for players who aren’t part of the long-term vision.
Now, things can always change. If some other contender loses their starting QB in a snap and makes a “serious push,” maybe the Colts blink. But for now, it sounds like Daniel Jones is staying put in Indianapolis. This decision leaves a lot of us wondering what the plan really is for the rest of their season and beyond.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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