The Indianapolis Colts have been active ahead of the NFL trade deadline, having already dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, and now quarterback Daniel Jones could be on the move.
According to ESPN, the Colts have received calls from multiple teams regarding Jones' availability and are willing to listen to offers. While a trade is not guaranteed, Jones is one of the biggest names to watch before Tuesday's deadline.
Jones appeared to be the Colts' future quarterback after a 7-1 start last season before an Achilles tear in Week 13 ended his year. Despite the injury, Indianapolis signed him to a two-year, $88 million extension in March with $50 million guaranteed, including a $44 million signing bonus already paid, meaning an acquiring team would take on minimal financial burden.
The Baltimore Ravens inquired about Jones but ultimately acquired Jacoby Brissett. That leaves the Minnesota Vikings as the most logical landing spot. Minnesota sits at 6-1 with a top-tier defense, but its offense has struggled, averaging just 165.6 passing yards per game, second-worst in the league.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray in the offseason hoping to spark the offense, but he has been ineffective through six starts and is dealing with a hamstring injury. Backup Carson Wentz will start Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills; his performance could influence whether Minnesota pursues a quarterback trade.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is familiar with Jones from his 2024 season in Minnesota, and the team reportedly wanted him back before he chose Indianapolis. The Colts may also consider trading running back Jonathan Taylor, though that remains uncertain.
