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Colts' 4-1 Start Nets Daniel Jones $400,000 Bonus

The veteran's contract ties payouts to team victories with a 50 percent snap threshold.

Overview

  • A 40-6 Week 5 win over the Raiders moved Indianapolis to 4-1 and triggered Jones’ fourth $100,000 per-win incentive.
  • The clause pays $100,000 for each Colts victory in which Jones plays at least half of the offensive snaps, totaling $400,000 so far.
  • Jones’ one-year deal with Indianapolis is worth $14 million and includes a $6 million signing bonus with $13.15 million guaranteed.
  • His contract also features $50,000 for each game he is active plus additional incentives tied to playoff qualification and postseason wins.
  • Jones won the starting job over Anthony Richardson and has drawn national praise for a fast start highlighted by two touchdown passes in the Raiders rout.