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Colts Weigh Long-Term Daniel Jones Deal as 7-1 Start Fuels Price Debate

Insiders expect Indianapolis to pursue a multi-year pact below the Brock Purdy tier, using the franchise tag as the negotiating floor.

Overview

  • Daniel Jones is thriving on a one-year, $14 million contract and has earned about $600,000 in win-based incentives and weekly roster bonuses to date.
  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the Colts want to keep Jones beyond this season and are exploring a multi-year extension.
  • Former Titans GM Ran Carthon said Indianapolis should try to get a deal done now but not near Brock Purdy’s five-year, $265 million benchmark, with the franchise tag setting the floor.
  • NFL insider Ryan Wilson suggested a multi-year agreement would likely require paying Jones more than $40 million per year.
  • Jones has led Indianapolis to a 7-1 start with league-best efficiency marks, including a 79.7 QBR and a 71% completion rate, highlighted by a 272-yard, 3-TD outing against the Titans.