The Indianapolis Colts have told quarterback Daniel Jones they will not trade him before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, according to a report by Tom Pelissero cited by Sportsnet.

Jones was informed of the decision Saturday. Pelissero reported that Indianapolis had listened to offers for the 29-year-old but never intended to move him.

The report comes amid a difficult season for both Jones and the Colts. Indianapolis fell to 2–7 after losing to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, with Jones throwing for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

He entered the game with 1,542 passing yards, five touchdowns and nine interceptions through the Colts’ first eight games.

That marks a sharp contrast with his 2025 season, when Jones helped Indianapolis to an 8–5 record while throwing for 3,101 yards and 19 touchdowns before suffering a torn Achilles.

The Colts are approaching the deadline under interim personnel leadership. General manager Chris Ballard was fired in mid-October, leaving assistant general manager Ed Dodds in charge on an interim basis, Sportsnet reported.

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