Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline is less than 48 hours away. NFL trade rumors are emerging as fast as ever, and sometimes, minutes or even hours after one report is unveiled, another debunks it. That’s been the case with the Indianapolis Colts for much of this season’s NFL trade negotiations.
While they’ve already moved top stars like Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, the Colts have a group of players who are still generating trade offers. That includes the likes of Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Grover Stewart, and more. But now the Colts have told one of the above players that they will not be getting traded before the offseason arrives.
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Indianapolis Colts Tell Daniel Jones He Won’t Be Traded
Indianapolis Colts, Daniel Jones
Nov 8, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
With the Colts clearly in seller mode ahead of the deadline, their front office, led by interim general manager Ed Dodds, has been fielding a lot of trade calls. One of the players who has generated some interest from at least the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings is Daniel Jones.
Yet, according to The Ringer’s NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Colts have informed Jones that he will not be traded before Tuesday.
“The Colts informed QB Daniel Jones on Saturday they’re not trading him by Tuesday’s deadline, sources tell @ringer
@netflixsports. Teams called and the Colts listened. But they never had any intention of moving him. Despite speculation, Jones is staying in Indy.”
Tom Pelissero on Daniel Jones Trade
The Colts informed QB Daniel Jones on Saturday they’re not trading him by Tuesday’s deadline, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. Teams called and the Colts listened. But they never had any intention of moving him. Despite speculation, Jones is staying in Indy. https://t.co/Ew0cVkmEuW
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 9, 2026
Jones is under contract through next season with a cap hit of $46.8 million. Unless the former sixth overall pick can improve his play over the second half of the season, it’s hard to imagine him playing for that rate.
As for the Jones trade talks getting shut down, the Ravens have since moved on by acquiring Jacoby Brissett to replace Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, the Vikings may still be seeking a solution with Kyler Murray nursing a grade 2 hamstring strain. Yet, they won’t find any salvation from Jones and the Colts.
As a result, if the Vikings want to upgrade at the QB position, they’ll have to turn to Las Vegas (Kirk Cousins), or possibly somewhere else.