The Indianapolis Colts are fielding multiple inquiries regarding quarterback Daniel Jones as the NFL trade deadline approaches, Touchdown Wire reported.
While the franchise is also reportedly shopping star running back Jonathan Taylor, the interest in Jones suggests a broader shift in the team’s roster strategy. According to sources from NFL Network and ESPN, the Colts are willing to listen to offers for the quarterback.
The Baltimore Ravens expressed interest in Jones but ultimately chose to sign Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals instead. Although the Colts intended to wait until the deadline to entertain formal offers, the organization has not yet reached a final decision on whether to move him.
A primary driver behind any potential move involves reducing financial risk. Jones carries a $10.51 million injury guarantee for the 2027 season, a figure that becomes fully guaranteed on March 15 if he remains on the Colts’ roster.
If Indianapolis finds itself eliminated from playoff contention, the front office may seek to avoid exposing Jones to injury risks that could trigger that $10.51 million obligation. In such a scenario, the team could opt to bench him to protect the contract.
The trade market could be further complicated or sweetened by Jones’s own options. If he chooses to play for a new franchise, he has the ability to waive the $10.5 million injury guarantee.
The timing of the trade deadline coincides with a period where NFL rosters often face depth crises. As injuries mount across the league, teams may enter the market with desperation, similar to the Baltimore Ravens’ situation following injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Such demand could allow the Colts to maximize the draft capital they receive in exchange for the quarterback.
The Colts are currently gathering all available offers to secure the highest possible return in draft assets.
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