The Indianapolis Colts have informed quarterback Daniel Jones that he will remain with the team past Tuesday’s 4:00 p.m. ET trade deadline, according to The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero.
While the Colts received and listened to inquiries regarding Jones—with the Baltimore Ravens showing interest before pivoting to Jacoby Brissett, and the Minnesota Vikings emerging as a potential suitor—the organization ultimately had no intention of moving him.
Speculation linking Jones to Minnesota had intensified given his brief stint with the Vikings in 2024 under head coach Kevin O’Connell and uncertainty surrounding Kyler Murray’s hamstring injury.
Jones has endured a difficult 2026 campaign, posting a 68.9 passer rating with seven total touchdowns and 13 turnovers through nine games.
Sunday’s 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys dropped the Colts to a dismal 2-7 record.
The struggles follow a promising 2025 season where Jones guided Indianapolis to an 8-5 record and a career-best 100.2 passer rating before suffering a torn Achilles in December.
That performance earned him a two-year, $88-million contract in March, though general manager Chris Ballard—who orchestrated the deal—was dismissed in October.
