Colts Move Toward Replacing Daniel Jones as Trade Hopes Fade

WHO:

Newsweek - The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts, Daniel Jones, the Minnesota Vikings, and NFL insider Tom Pelissero are mentioned in coverage of a potential trade.

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - Jones completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Cowboys, and took two sacks.

Bleacher Report - Jones had six touchdown passes, 10 interceptions and 24 sacks taken for the season.

Bleacher Report - The Colts had traded guard Quenton Nelson and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner.

Bleacher Report - The Colts had received calls from multiple teams asking about trading for Jones and were willing to listen to offers, according to Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter.

Bleacher Report - The Baltimore Ravens reportedly inquired about Jones before acquiring Jacoby Brissett.

Bleacher Report - Mike Ginnitti of Spotrac estimated a team acquiring Jones would assume about $3 million in remaining 2026 compensation and $38 million in 2027 compensation, including $10.5 million guaranteed for injury. The remaining cash obligations would total about $41 million, excluding incentives.

Bleacher Report - A Jones trade would provide Indianapolis $7.4 million in immediate cap savings while leaving $11.8 million in 2026 dead cap; the Colts would save another $11.6 million against the 2027 cap while carrying $35.2 million in dead cap.

NY Post - The Colts have a 2-7 skid.

NY Post - Trade talks involving Jonathan Taylor continue.

Newsweek - The Colts reportedly decided Jones’ future with the team before their loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Heavy NFL - The Colts reportedly told Jones he would not be moved before the NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - The article says the Colts’ losses were continuing to mount and several notable players had surfaced in trade speculation.

Heavy NFL - A separate article says the Colts need a solution involving Jones and that his replacement is “closer than we think.”

WHERE:

Newsweek - The Colts’ game against the Dallas Cowboys was referenced; no game location is specified.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts are identified as the team involved; no more specific location is given.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The article identifies Tuesday, November 10 as the NFL trade deadline. തീയ

WHY:

Heavy NFL - CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts traded away two longtime leaders.

Heavy NFL - The articles cite the Colts’ accumulating losses, trade speculation involving notable players, and the need for a solution at quarterback as context for the Jones decision and potential replacement.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Tom Pelissero reported that the Colts told Jones he would not be traded before the deadline.

Indianapolis is listening to trade offers for quarterback Daniel Jones, despite previously telling him he would stay. Jones struggled against Dallas, throwing one touchdown and an interception. The Colts have lost seven straight games, amid broader roster shakeups.