The Colts’ quarterback situation has suddenly become part of the NFL trade deadline conversation.
While much of the attention in Indianapolis has centered on Jonathan Taylor, reports from Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter say the Colts have “received calls” from multiple teams about Daniel Jones and are “willing to listen to offers.”
Schefter and Rapoport also reported that Indianapolis is expected to take calls on Jones through Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline because it wants to add as much draft capital as possible while also cutting down on financial risk.
Jones is drawing interest elsewhere too. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said the quarterback is on his radar with the deadline approaching, especially for the Minnesota Vikings.
“Daniel Jones is earmarked and on my radar for this weekend,” Fowler began, “because people around the league I’ve spoken to, and even some people with the Colts, believe that Daniel Jones should be trying to get out of Indy, or maybe wants to because it’s a bit of a sinking ship there, rebuild, questions about whether he should be benched every week.
“So if there is a quarterback deal to be had, my sense is that Jones wouldn’t mind being a part of it. Now Minnesota, old place where he played, he’s got friends there, but they got stuff to worry about trying to get Carson Wentz ready for Monday Night. A quick turnaround for the trade deadline.”
Minnesota stands out as a logical team to monitor if a quarterback move develops. The Vikings have a defense capable of carrying a run, but their offense has not produced enough, and Jones’ previous time in Kevin O’Connell’s system could make a quick transition easier.
The numbers this season haven’t helped Jones’ case. He has thrown nine interceptions, lost a few fumbles, completed 60% of his passes and averaged 5.8 yards per attempt, a drop from last season’s 8.1 yards per throw.
Still, Shane Steichen said this week that Jones needs to play better, but the rest of the offense has to do its part too.
The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.
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