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Vikings may pursue Daniel Jones if they lose to Bills
The Minnesota Vikings could pursue Colts quarterback Daniel Jones before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline if they lose to Buffalo on Monday night.
Minnesota is 6-1, but its passing attack has been among the league’s weakest, and Kyler Murray is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Carson Wentz is set to start against the 6-1 Bills, and a win could persuade the Vikings to keep their current options.
The Colts have listened to trade offers for Jones, after already trading away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
Jones previously played for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, and a deal could be less costly than pursuing Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins.
A loss could prompt Minnesota to move quickly, with about 16 hours after Monday’s game to make a deal before the deadline.
The Vikings’ result will help determine whether they seek another quarterback or stand pat.
The Minnesota Vikings may pursue Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones if they lose to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.
The Vikings are 6-1 but have the NFL’s second-worst passing attack, averaging 165.6 passing yards per game.
Carson Wentz will start against Buffalo while Kyler Murray is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
The Colts have taken calls from multiple teams about Jones and are willing to listen to offers.
A trade could be less costly than acquiring Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, and the Colts may consider moving Jones before a roster bonus comes due in March.
- Who
- The Minnesota Vikings may pursue Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.
- What
- The Vikings could trade for Jones if they lose to the Buffalo Bills. The Colts have received calls from multiple teams about his availability.
- When
- The possibility depends on Monday night’s game. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday.
- Where
- Minnesota and Indianapolis; the Vikings play the Bills on Monday night.
- Why
- The Vikings have struggled to pass the ball, while Jones could be available at a relatively low cost.
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Jones spent a couple of months with the Vikings, according to ProFootballTalk.
Jones helped the Colts start 7-1 before tearing his Achilles in Week 13.
The Colts signed Jones to a two-year, $88 million extension.
The Vikings traded quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Giants.
Carson Wentz is due to start against the 6-1 Buffalo Bills; a Vikings loss could prompt the team to pursue a quarterback before the Tuesday deadline.
- Vikings record
- 6-1
- Vikings passing yards
- 165.6 per game, second-worst in the NFL
- Jones extension
- Two years, $88 million, signed in March
- Jones guaranteed money
- $50 million
- Trade deadline
- Tuesday
- Bills record
- 6-1