NFL insider floats awful idea for Daniel Jones' replacement that shouldn't even be considered at this point

Colts mentioned as a team that could trade for 49ers QB Mac Jones

"Mac Jones is under contract with the 49ers for next year at $2.8 million, but the way he played in relief of Brock Purdy this season has people wondering what it would take to trade for him (and presumably pay him more) to come in and compete for a starting role. There are plenty of teams with unsettled 2026 quarterback situations (Colts? Steelers?) that could look to a 27-year-old former first-round pick who has been through the Kyle Shanahan career rehab program as part of their potential solution." - Dan Graziano

Let me start by recognizing that Mac Jones has been solid for the 49ers this year. He's definitely shown the rest of the league that he deserves another shot at being a starter in the NFL. In my opinion, though, I don't think trading for Jones or any QB makes much sense for the Colts due to their current circumstances.

The Colts are already without first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 after trading for Sauxe Gardner. So moving more picks for a non-guaranteed upgrade would seem foolish. I think it's more likely that the Colts will roll with Anthony Richardson next year, with Daniel Jones on a prove-it deal, rather than trading for Mac Jones or any other QB. 

This story was originally published by A to Z Sports on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.