Colts consider trading quarterback Daniel Jones as trade deadline approaches

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly entertaining offers for quarterback Daniel Jones ahead of the NFL trade deadline, according to ESPN. The team has already moved on defensive linemen Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner and said it is open to any proposal for Jones, though no deal has been confirmed.

Jones, who signed a two-year, $88 million extension with Indianapolis in March that included $50 million in guarantees and a $44 million signing bonus, missed the final four games of last season after tearing his Achilles in Week 13. The contract structure means a potential trade would not impose a large financial burden on a acquiring club.

While the Baltimore Ravens expressed interest, they ultimately acquired quarterback Jacoby Brissett, leaving the Minnesota Vikings as the most plausible suitor. The Vikings, at 6-1, boast a strong defense but rank near the bottom of the league in passing yards, averaging 165.6 yards per game. Quarterback Kyler Murray, signed in the offseason, has struggled with injuries and performance, and backup Carson Wentz is slated to start his second game of the season.

If Wentz performs well against the Buffalo Bills, the Vikings may delay seeking a trade. However, a continued offensive slump could prompt them to pursue Jones, especially since former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell is familiar with the quarterback from his 2024 stint in Minnesota.