Overview
- NFL Network reporting on Saturday said the Colts have not discussed benching Daniel Jones and he remains the team's starter while the club evaluates his recovery from a torn Achilles.
- Jones has struggled through seven games with career lows in completion rate, passer rating, rushing and turnovers, leaving on-field performance in question as Indianapolis sits 2-5.
- Earlier this week the Colts traded Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and sent DeForest Buckner to San Francisco while also making Jonathan Taylor available in trade talks to acquire draft capital.
- Jones carries a $10.51 million injury guarantee that would be payable if he is not healthy when the new league year begins in March, creating a financial incentive that could influence a change if the team falls out of contention.
- Backup options are limited because Anthony Richardson is the primary relief and Riley Leonard has little starting experience, so any midseason switch would affect roster planning and the club’s rebuild timeline.