Daniel Jones Signs Record-Breaking Deal with Colts

0:00On March 11, Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a two-year deal worth $88 million, which could reach one, $100 million, with incentives. This marks the largest two-year contract in NFL history, and keeps the quarterback with the team through at least 2027. The Colts had placed a transition tag on Jones earlier, giving them the right to match outside offers. Instead of testing free agency, he chose to stay put in Indianapolis, where he can focus on rehab from a torn Achilles injury that sidelined him late. Last season, Jones turned heads in his breakout 2025 campaign, going 8 and 5 as a starter, with a 68% completion rate, 19. Touchdowns, and just 8 picks, that performance earned him the nod over Anthony Richardson, and revived his career after some tough years. Drafted six overall by the New York Giants in 2019, Jones had ups and downs there, including a four-year, 160 million. Dollar extension before getting released in November 2024.

1:02He briefly joined the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, then signed a one-year, $14 million packed with the Colts. Now with over 122 million in career earnings, Jones has a second big shot at stability. His fresh deal includes 50 million guaranteed for 2026, setting him up to build on that momentum