Daniel Jones signs with Indianapolis Colts, turns down Vikings in free agency
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts instead of returning to the Vikings.
The deal is valued at $14 million, with the potential to earn up to $17.7 million through playing-time incentives.
What is the deal?
The deal includes $13.15 million in guaranteed money.
The deal Daniel Jones received from the Indianapolis Colts is considered a strong one, especially given his less-than-impressive track record as the starting quarterback for the New York Giants. Over six seasons, Jones posted a 24-44-1 record, and his performance was particularly poor after signing a lucrative four-year, $160 million extension, finishing with just a 3-13 record in his 16 starts.
Despite these struggles, the contract he signed with the Colts reflects confidence in his potential, perhaps with the hope that a fresh start will help him perform at a higher level than he did in New York.
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Who will Jones compete with?
Jones, selected by the New York Giants as the No 6 overall pick in the 2019 draft, will now have the opportunity to compete with Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis. Richardson, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft, has a 8-7 record as a starter over his two seasons in the league. However, he has struggled with inconsistency and injuries, which have hindered his development and performance.
In February, Colts head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that consistency is the key area where he wants to see quarterback Anthony Richardson improve. «We've had discussions about this,» Steichen said, noting that Richardson has played 15