Colts’ Fire Sale Sparks Daniel Jones Trade and Future Speculation

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Chiefs and Steelers were floated as potential trade destinations for Colts wide receiver Josh Downs.

Pro Football Network - NFL analyst Mike Florio said Daniel Jones’ time with the Indianapolis Colts could be nearing its end.

Bleacher Report - ESPN’s Adam Schefter identified Jones as a possible surprise trade candidate and named the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings as potential destinations.

Bleacher Report - The Colts have traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner; Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs are also subjects of trade speculation.

Bleacher Report - Baltimore’s quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, sidelined with a thumb injury, and Tyler Huntley, sidelined with turf toe, were unavailable. The Ravens used emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Bleacher Report - The Vikings’ quarterback is Kyler Murray.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Downs is in the final year of his current contract.

Bleacher Report - Schefter said he was not claiming the Colts would trade Jones, but added: “I'm just telling you sometimes it's the curveball that you don't see.”

Bleacher Report - Jones has five touchdown passes and nine interceptions, and the Colts are 2-6 in his starts.

Bleacher Report - Jones tore his Achilles last season and has one season remaining on his contract after the 2026 campaign.

Bleacher Report - Jones will turn 30 before the 2027 season.

Heavy NFL - Jones is on a two-year, $88 million contract; the article says moving that amount of money midseason could be difficult.

Bleacher Report - The Ravens had to use Fagnano in their loss to Buffalo.

Bleacher Report - The Vikings are 6-1, and Murray ranks 26th in the league in QBR, according to Pro Football Reference.

WHERE:

Pro Football Network - Jones’ possible departure would be from Indianapolis.

Bleacher Report - Schefter floated Baltimore and Minnesota as possible destinations for Jones.

WHEN:

Bleacher Report - The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.

Bleacher Report - Jones has one season remaining on his contract after the 2026 campaign; he turns 30 before the 2027 season.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The article said the Colts were almost certain to trade Downs before the Nov. 10 deadline.

Bleacher Report - The Colts could seek additional draft capital to accelerate a rebuilding effort as the team plays through a losing season.

Bleacher Report - Baltimore could seek a quarterback while Jackson and Huntley are sidelined.

Bleacher Report - Schefter described a Jones trade as a possible “curveball” beyond the speculation about Taylor and Downs.

Heavy NFL - The size of Jones’ contract could make a midseason trade difficult.

HOW:

Bleacher Report - Schefter discussed Jones as a possible trade candidate on the Adam Schefter Podcast and listed the Ravens and Vikings as potential landing spots.

Bleacher Report - The article said Jones’ return to form could take time after his Achilles tear.

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is a surprise trade candidate, with Baltimore and Minnesota mentioned as possible destinations. Indianapolis could seek draft picks, but Jones’s contract may complicate a midseason deal. Receiver Josh Downs could also be traded, with Kansas City and Pittsburgh interested.