Overview

• Jones has outpaced Richardson in organized team activities and minicamp reps, making him the presumptive Week 1 starter.
• The Colts signed Jones to a one-year, $15 million prove-it deal and he is reportedly on track for a $40 million extension if he sustains his performance.
• Richardson’s recurring shoulder issue has limited his offseason participation and deepened concerns over his long-term availability and consistency.
• CBS Sports and other analysts warn that Ballard’s job security hinges on translating Jones’s early success into a playoff berth.
• A talented Colts offense underscores the urgency for stability at quarterback as Indianapolis seeks to return to postseason contention.