​INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 08: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts against the Dallas Cowboys after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 08, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 08: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 08, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) GettyThe Indianapolis Colts have given teams plenty of reasons to pick up the phone. Losses continue to pile up, several notable players have surfaced in trade speculation, and Tuesday’s November 10 deadline could bring more changes. However, anyone hoping to pry away one particular piece of the offense apparently never had much of a chance.Indianapolis suffered another defeat in Week 9, adding to the frustration surrounding a team with little reason to feel good about its direction. That makes the latest update especially interesting. The Colts entertained calls about their starting quarterback, but those conversations came with a significant catch.According to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix Sports, Indianapolis had already settled Daniel Jones’ immediate future before Sunday’s loss.“The Colts informed QB Daniel Jones on Saturday they’re not trading him by Tuesday’s deadline, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports,” Pelissero reported. “Teams called and the Colts listened. But they never had any intention of moving him. Despite speculation, Jones is staying in Indy.”Colts Never Intended To Trade JonesThe timing matters here. Indianapolis gave Jones that assurance Saturday, meaning the decision preceded another disappointing result. Pelissero’s report offers no indication that Sunday changed the Colts’ position.Listening to offers gave Indianapolis an opportunity to gauge interest. However, the report makes clear that the team never approached those calls with plans to send Jones elsewhere.That distinction could frustrate fans hoping for a more aggressive reset. When a season keeps slipping away, collecting draft capital becomes an appealing alternative to keeping the same pieces together.Quarterback presents a different challenge, though. Moving Jones would leave the Colts needing someone else to run the offense through the remaining schedule. Indianapolis would have to weigh any return against the immediate consequences of creating that vacancy.Keeping him also does not resolve the larger questions. Jones can remain the starter while the Colts evaluate what went wrong and how much needs to change.GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 08: Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 08, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Has More Trade Questions To AnswerJones’ status provides clarity at one position. It leav