Daniel Jones would remain with the Indianapolis Colts.
According to Tom Pelissero of Ringer and Netflix Sports, the team told the quarterback he would not be traded before the NFL trade deadline:
Pelissero’s report comes after Jones sidestepped a question about whether he planned to request a trade following the team’s 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, its fifth straight loss.
“There’s so much going on here, getting ready for this game and playing well today, it’s a lot to think about,” he told reporters.
Jones, 29, hasn’t exactly been at his best this season. On Sunday, he finished 20 of 34 for 180 yards, a touchdown and an interception, taking two sacks. He now has six touchdowns, 10 interceptions and 24 sacks made this year.
The Colts, meanwhile, are in an absolute freefall and are clearly open for business having already traded guard Quenton Nelson and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner. Trade rumors swirled around other players on the team, including Jones and star running back Jonathan Taylor.
On Saturday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Colts had “received calls from multiple teams requesting trades for Jones” and that the team was “willing to listen to all offers.”
The Baltimore Ravens were reportedly one of the teams that inquired before landing Jacoby Brissett.
As for the financial implications on both sides of any Jones trade, Spotrac’s Mike Ginnitti noted that an acquiring team “takes on about $3 million in remaining compensation for 2026, followed by a substantial $38 million in 2027 ($10.5 million guaranteed in case of injury).” for 2026. The Colts would also save an additional $11.6 million against the 2027 cap, despite having a dead cap of $35.2 million.
Not entirely ideal numbers for either team, especially when dealing with a player who hasn’t been particularly performing at a high level this season.
And while things could still change before Tuesday’s deadline, it appears Jones will remain in Indianapolis for the rest of the season.
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