‘You’re not happy to see it’- Daniel Jones breaks silence on Colts’ trade deadline moves
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Daniel Jones has admitted he was unhappy with the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to trade away four key players before the NFL trade deadline. The quarterback made it clear that the departures were difficult to accept as a player still trying to win games.
Indianapolis traded offensive lineman Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks while Josh Downs joined the Kansas City Chiefs. Keenan Allen and DeForest Buckner were both sent to the San Francisco 49ers.
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The Colts have struggled this season and entered the trade deadline with a 2-7 record, leaving their focus increasingly on rebuilding their roster and future draft capital.
Daniel Jones admits Colts players were unhappy with trade deadline decisions
Speaking after the deadline, Jones was asked about the decisions made by Indianapolis and did not hide his disappointment.
“Honestly, you’re not happy to see it. You’re a player, and you’re going out there competing, and doing everything you can to win,” Jones said, according to The Indy Star’s Clark Wade.
“So you’re not happy to see a lot of those decisions, but like I said, that’s outside of our control, and our job is to play and be prepared and play well. So, like I said, we got a lot of trust in the guys coming into those spots, and we’ll be ready to go.”
Jones’ comments reflect the challenge facing a quarterback who has seen several important teammates leave during a difficult campaign.
Quenton Nelson’s departure is particularly significant, with the offensive lineman having been a key part of the Colts’ protection. Downs also leaves a gap in the passing game while Allen and Buckner’s exits further weaken the roster.
Jones himself has struggled to deliver consistent results. He has thrown for 1,722 yards, six touchdowns and 10 interceptions through the Colts’ opening nine games.
There was also speculation that Indianapolis could trade star running back Jonathan Taylor. However, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported that the noise around a potential move never matched the team’s willingness to deal him.
The Colts were reportedly seeking a first-round pick or an equivalent package for Taylor.
Jones and his remaining teammates must now focus on making the best of the roster available to them, with Indianapolis sitting at 2-7 and facing a difficult road ahead.
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