Colts Inform Daniel Jones He Will Not Be Traded Before Deadline

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has drawn interest in the lead-up to Tuesday’s trade deadline, but it appears he will stay put. The Colts informed Jones that they are not dealing him, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reports.

There were “several” clubs with interest in Jones, according to James Palmer of Amazon. However, the Colts never intended to move him, per Pelissero, who adds the team told him the news on Saturday. Although the Colts proceeded to fall to 2-7 with a 27-23 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, Jones is not expected to follow already traded veterans DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson out the door this season.

Beyond Jones, the Colts have other trade candidates such as running back…