Colts Shift Stance on Daniel Jones as Starting QB

The Indianapolis Colts have seemingly changed their stance on Daniel Jones becoming their starting quarterback. Initially, the team had been consistent in their support for Jones throughout the season. However, after a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8, where Jones was removed from the game, Colts head coach Shane Steichen revealed that he is evaluating multiple factors, including whether Jones will continue to be the team's starter.

In addition to Jones' struggles, the Colts find themselves in a four-game losing streak. This decision followed the team's recent trading of high-caliber players such as eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Jones' performance has been disappointing, as he has completed only 162 of his 268 passes this season, tallying 1,542 yards, five touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

Jones was substituted out of the game due to his second interception of the night in the fourth quarter. It appears the Colts may have decided to make this change earlier in the season if they hadn't already committed to Jones with an $88 million, two-year contract extension. Jones, who was drafted as the No. 4 overall pick in 2019, has accumulated 19,225 yards, 94 touchdowns, and 64 interceptions during his professional career so far.