Colts Lock in QB Daniel Jones with $88M Extension

0:00On March 11th, the Indianapolis Colts have locked in quarterback Daniel Jones with a two-year contract extension worth $88 million. That deal could reach $100 million if he hits all the incentives keeping him with the team through the 2027 season. The Colts placed a $37.8 million transition tag on Jones earlier while they worked out the details. He's coming off a torn Achilles from last December, but reports say he'll be ready for week one and might even join training camp. This move opens a Super Bowl window for Indianapolis, especially since they traded away their first round picks for the next two years. It gives them a short-term shot without long-term risk if things don't pan out. Jones scores big here too, averaging $44 million a year, with $60 million guaranteed his best deal yet. It sets him up for another strong run and potential future pay days as the quarterback market heats up. Both sides seem pleased, with the extension stabilizing the franchise and rewarding Jones' breakout year.

1:03As training camp nears, all eyes stay on how he leads this squad forward.