Daniel Jones did not hide his disappointment with the Indianapolis Colts’ decisions at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, as the struggling quarterback watched several key teammates leave the organization.
Indianapolis was one of the busiest teams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, trading away two of its top wide receivers, Keenan Allen and Josh Downs. Allen was dealt to the San Francisco 49ers, while Downs was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Jones was clearly unhappy with the moves, although he acknowledged that the decisions were beyond his control.
“You’re not happy to see it,” said the 29-year-old quarterback. “You’re a player and you’re going out there competing and doing everything you can to win games, so you’re not happy to see a lot of those decisions. But like I said, it’s outside of our control, and our job is to play, and be prepared and play well.”
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Colts continue to dismantle their roster
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks to pass during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 42-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
The receiver trades were not the only significant moves made by Indianapolis. In the weeks leading up to the deadline, the Colts also traded offensive guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers.
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Losing four established players represents a significant roster shake-up, particularly for a team that has struggled to find consistency throughout the 2026 campaign.
Indianapolis currently sits at 2-7, having lost five consecutive games. The departures also leave Jones with fewer established weapons as he attempts to turn the team’s season around.
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Jones faces uphill battle in Indianapolis
Nov 8, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Jones has completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 1,722 yards and six touchdowns through nine games this season. He has also contributed 86 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
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Now in his second season with the Colts, Jones is attempting to establish himself after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the New York Giants, who selected him sixth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft.
With Indianapolis seemingly shifting its focus toward the future, Jones faces an uncertain remainder of the season.
The Colts will attempt to snap their five-game losing streak when they face the Miami Dolphins in Week 10 on Sunday. Whether the recent roster changes make that challenge even more difficult remains to be seen.
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