Latest Daniel Jones update could prove huge for the Dolphins’ draft position

The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly informed quarterback Daniel Jones that he will not be traded ahead of the deadline, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Writer Dante Walker argues that retaining Jones is beneficial for the Miami Dolphins because it decreases the likelihood that the New York Jets secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft via Indianapolis.

Indianapolis previously traded its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to New York in exchange for cornerback Sauce Gardner. Amid a 2–7 start, the Colts recently traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, prompting concerns of a full fire sale that could inadvertently hand the Jets the draft's top selection.