The Indianapolis Colts may not be done making noise before the NFL trade deadline.
After already shipping out offensive guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, Indianapolis has now been linked to another unexpected name: quarterback Daniel Jones. With the November 10 deadline closing in, the Colts’ roster shuffle could still have one more twist.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter floated Jones as a possible trade candidate, and he pointed to the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings as two teams that could make sense if Indianapolis decides to deal him. Schefter was clear that he was not saying the Colts are definitely moving on from their quarterback, but he did suggest people should be ready for something out of left field.
“I know we’re focused in on Taylor and Downs, as we should be, and I’m not telling you they’re trading Daniel Jones. But sometimes it’s the curveball that you don’t see,” Schefter said, according to the New York Post.
That’s a notable development given that Jones was expected to factor into Indianapolis’ plans. Instead, the Colts’ rough season and Jones’ uneven production have opened the door to questions about his future with the team.
Through this season, Jones has completed 60.4% of his passes for 1,542 yards, five touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
The Ravens’ case is straightforward enough: quarterback injuries have left them searching for help as they try to steady their season. Minnesota could also be in the mix, with the Vikings looking for answers offensively and potentially considering another quarterback behind Kyler Murray. Jones has a connection there too, since he spent part of the 2024 season with the Vikings.
For now, nothing Schefter said amounts to confirmation that Indianapolis is actively shopping Jones. But with Taylor and Josh Downs already drawing trade buzz, the possibility of Jones joining the list only adds to the sense that the Colts could still have another surprise waiting before the deadline hits.
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