Colts, QB Daniel Jones Making Progress on Long-Term Deal

Jones started 13 games for Indy last season before suffering Achilles injury.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Quarterback Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly made progress on a new long-term contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Jones started 13 games for the Colts in 2025 before suffering a torn Achilles tendon in December.

Why it matters

Retaining Jones long-term would provide stability at the quarterback position for the Colts, who are looking to build on a promising 2025 season that saw them narrowly miss the playoffs.

The details

Jones, 25, was acquired by the Colts in a trade with the New York Giants prior to the 2025 season. He started 13 games for Indy, throwing for 3,412 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions before suffering the season-ending Achilles injury in December.

  • Jones started 13 games for the Colts in the 2025 NFL season.
  • Jones suffered a torn Achilles tendon in December 2025.

The players

Daniel Jones

A 25-year-old quarterback who was acquired by the Indianapolis Colts in a trade with the New York Giants prior to the 2025 NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts

An NFL team based in Indianapolis, Indiana that is looking to build on a promising 2025 season and retain Jones long-term at the quarterback position.

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What they’re saying

“Quarterback Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts have made progress on a new long-term deal, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz.”

— Jordan Schultz, NFL insider (on3.com)

What’s next

The Colts and Jones will continue negotiations on a long-term contract extension in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Retaining Daniel Jones long-term would provide stability and continuity at the quarterback position for the Indianapolis Colts as they look to build on a strong 2025 season and return to the playoffs.