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Colts’ Daniel Jones to Vikings Trade Chances Updated by NFL Insider

The Indianapolis Colts‘ roster is filled with players involved in trade rumors. There are the super logical guys in the last year of their contracts on a rebuilding team: Josh Downs, Grover Stewart, Keenan Allen and even kicker Spencer Shrader.…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:38 PM
Colts’ Daniel Jones to Vikings Trade Chances Updated by NFL Insider
Key Things to Know
  • Ian Rapoport downplayed a potential midseason trade sending Colts quarterback Daniel Jones to the Vikings despite rumors.
  • Rapoport noted that midseason quarterback trades almost never happen, making any potential permanent or loan deal uncertain.
  • Jones is currently in the first season of a two-year, $88 million contract signed with Indianapolis.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport commented on rumors linking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones to a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, stating on The Pat McAfee Show that while a midseason quarterback deal makes sense, such moves rarely happen and he is uncertain if an agreement will occur. Jones signed a two-year, $88 million contract with the Colts during the offseason.

The Vikings are currently starting Carson Wentz after benching Kyler Murray, while head coach Kevin O'Connell previously worked with Jones during a late-2024 stint in Minnesota. Heyen writes that trading Jones would allow Indianapolis to evaluate quarterbacks Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard for the future.

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