Colts Extend QB Daniel Jones Right After Alec Pierce

The Indianapolis Colts have signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year extension.

His contract will be for $88 million. The Colts have made an effort to bring back their 2025 offense, as they also signed Alec Pierce to an extension.

Jones is coming off a career year with the Colts, where he had a career-high 100.2 passer rating. However, he also tore his Achilles which caused him to miss the final four games of the season. 

The Colts had an 8-5 record with Jones and went on a four-game losing streak without him. Jones expects to be ready to play by the 2026 season opener.

Jones started his career with the New York Giants, where he was drafted with the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he took the starting QB duties from franchise legend Eli Manning. Jones threw 24 touchdowns, which is still a career high for him.

He spent the next couple of seasons struggling with injuries and inconsistencies. In the 2022 offseason, the Giants hired head coach Brian Daboll. Daboll’s offensive system had more motion than the previous systems Jones had played in. More motion allowed for receivers to get better looks, maximizing Jones’ throws. Although Jones didn’t put up big numbers, he had a career-low five interceptions.

However, the injury problems returned in 2023 and 2024. This led to Jones ‘ release. Although the Vikings signed him in 2024, he did not play in a game for them.

The Colts hoped that playing behind their elite offensive line could help Jones. Before his Achilles injury, it seemed like they were right. 

NFL training camps begin in July. This will be a key step in Jones’ recovery from the Achilles injury. He is expected to fully participate in training camp.