Colts Decide to Keep Daniel Jones Before Trade Deadline

Indianapolis has decided to keep Daniel Jones despite interest from other teams and speculation about a possible deal before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. The Colts informed Jones on Saturday that he would remain with the team, Tom Pelissero said.

The decision came as the Colts fell to 2-7 with a 27-23 loss to Dallas, their fifth consecutive defeat. Jones completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Jones, 29, has thrown six touchdown passes and 10 interceptions this season. He has not had a game with 270 or more passing yards.

Earlier on Saturday, Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport said Indianapolis was willing to hear offers from several teams interested in Jones and was expected to take calls through the deadline. Pelissero said the Colts had listened to teams but did not intend to trade the quarterback.

After Sunday’s loss, Jones said he believed in coach Shane Steichen and the team’s direction, and that he had focused on preparing for Dallas. He is expected to remain with Indianapolis for its Week 10 game against the Miami Dolphins.