Overview
- Playing on a one-year, $14 million deal, Jones has led Indianapolis to 7-2 while topping the NFL with 2,404 passing yards and posting 14 touchdowns against six interceptions.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Colts are interested in keeping Jones on a long-term deal after this season.
- Analysts project a wide range for a new contract, from a reported three years and $105 million with about $60 million guaranteed to a speculative four-year, $200 million figure.
- Indianapolis dealt its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to acquire All-Pro corner Sauce Gardner, a move widely read as reducing near-term quarterback draft plans and reinforcing confidence in Jones.
- Eli Manning publicly endorsed Jones’ extension candidacy as coverage noted a turnover-heavy loss at Pittsburgh that contrasts with his overall improvement this season.