New NFL Trade Rumors on Jonathan Taylor, Daniel Jones, Colts' Latest Stance Ahead of Deadline

In the final hours before the NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts are the epicenter of the league with teams looking at Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones as a potential targets.

On Tuesday's episode of Get Up, ESPN's Adam Schefter noted clubs are expected to call the Colts about Jones and Taylor throughout the day.

Schefter added the Colts have been "rather standoffish" in trade discussions about both players to this point, but that could be posturing with the organization "waiting for this day" to potentially maximize their return if any deal comes together.

Jones' situation is interesting because the Colts have reportedly told their veteran quarterback he won't be traded.

Schefter did point out the Minnesota Vikings' sense of urgency might have increased after Carson Wentz struggled in a 23-6 loss against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

Wentz finished 8-of-25 for 81 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Kyler Murray, who sat out due to a hamstring injury, ranks 27th out of 31 qualified starters in QBR this season.

Jones hasn't exactly impressed in nine starts for the Colts this season with more interceptions (10) than touchdowns (six), but he is at least familiar with Minnesota's offense after finishing the 2024 season with the club.

Schefter and Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday the Colts had an offer of a second-round draft pick plus additional compensation for Taylor.

Indianapolis has reportedly been seeking at least a second-round draft pick for Taylor, but there is no indication at this point that a deal is close.

The Vikings, New York Giants and Denver Broncos have been most frequently linked to Taylor if the Colts trade him.

Jones would seem easier to move than Taylor because of the finances involved for both players. Jones' $10.51 million in guaranteed money for next season doesn't take effect until the fifth day of the 2027 league year.

Taylor, who signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August, has cap hits over $20 million in 2027 and 2028. He's the only running back with a cap number of at least $20 million in each of the next two years.

Indianapolis (2-7) has lost five straight and has lost 14 of 16 games dating back to last season. Chris Ballard was fired on Oct. 19 midway through his 10th season as general manager.

Ed Dodds replaced Ballard as general manager on an interim basis. He has already traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, bringing back a total of three draft picks, including two in 2027.

The Colts currently have 10 picks in the upcoming draft, though no first-rounder because they traded it to the New York Jets in the Sauce Gardner deal last year.