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.