Stampede Blue on Daniel Jones
From the article
Jones has struggled considerably this season, and his contract creates additional complications for any organization considering acquiring him. He is scheduled to earn $38 million in 2027, although only approximately $10.5 million is currently guaranteed for injury before additional guarantees become relevant in March.
STACKED’s take
Jones retained despite poor season; $38M 2027 salary, limited trade market.
The source retained Daniel Jones at the trade deadline despite inquiries from multiple teams, including Minnesota and Baltimore. Jones struggled considerably this season, and his contract creates complications for any acquiring team: he is scheduled to earn $38 million in 2027 with only approximately $10.5 million currently guaranteed for injury. The Colts informed Jones before the deadline that he would not be traded despite receiving inquiries. The source notes that Indianapolis listened to calls but had little intention of completing a deal, and would have preferred to move Jones to allow the next general manager a clean slate at quarterback, but no team was desperate enough to acquire him.
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