Rumored MN Vikings Trade Target Pulled Off Market

The Indianapolis Colts have informed quarterback Daniel Jones that they will not trade him ahead of the NFL trade deadline, ending speculation linking him to the Minnesota Vikings. According to a report from Tom Pelissero, Indianapolis listened to trade inquiries from other teams but never intended to move Jones, delivering the decision to the quarterback prior to their Week 9 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Minnesota had been linked to Jones as a potential upgrade while Kyler Murray recovers from a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Carson Wentz is set to start for the 6-1 Vikings against the Buffalo Bills, while Eric Strack suggests Minnesota's trade deadline aggression could depend on Wentz's Monday night performance.