Colts Ownership Backs Quarterback Daniel Jones with New Contract

Colts leadership and locker room believe in re-signed QB after his gutsy play through injuries.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:19am

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The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a lucrative 2-year, $88 million contract, with the potential to earn up to $100 million in incentives. Colts owner Kalen Irsay-Gordon says the team's leadership and locker room are fully behind Jones, who played through a broken leg for multiple games last season. The Colts also re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce to a 4-year, $114 million deal, keeping their top QB-WR duo together.

Why it matters

The Colts' commitment to Jones and Pierce signals their belief in the duo's ability to lead the team to success. Jones' gutsy performances despite injury have earned the respect of his teammates, who were consulted before the Colts finalized the new contracts. Retaining these key offensive pieces is crucial for the Colts as they aim to compete in the AFC South.

The details

The Colts signed Jones to a 2-year, $88 million contract, with the potential to earn up to $100 million in incentives. They also re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce to a 4-year, $114 million deal. Colts owner Kalen Irsay-Gordon says the team's leadership and locker room are fully behind Jones, who played through a broken leg for multiple games last season.

  • The Colts re-signed Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce in March 2026.

The players

Daniel Jones

The Colts' starting quarterback who played through a broken leg last season, earning the respect of his teammates.

Alec Pierce

The Colts' top wide receiver who was re-signed to a 4-year, $114 million contract.

Kalen Irsay-Gordon

The owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who says the team's leadership and locker room are fully behind Jones.

Chris Ballard

The longtime general manager of the Indianapolis Colts.

Shane Steichen

The head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

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What they’re saying

“I mean first I was very excited to get both of them back, and I think they both wanted to come back together, and I think it's important as I've said talking to a lot of the guys, 'How did they feel? How did they feel? What did we need to keep moving forward?'”

— Kalen Irsay-Gordon, Colts Owner

“And most of them agreed that Daniel was the right person and obviously what he went through with his Achilles, and realizing that as players, . . . and he played with the [broken leg]. I mean for multiple games. I just remember them saying, 'How can you play with a broken leg?' And it was like, 'Well, your fibula only supports 15% of your (body) weight.' And I'm like, 'Oh, okay!'”

— Kalen Irsay-Gordon, Colts Owner

What’s next

The Colts will look to build on their success with Jones and Pierce leading the offense in the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Colts' commitment to Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, backed by the team's leadership and locker room, demonstrates their belief in the duo's ability to guide the team to success. This move solidifies the Colts' offensive core as they aim to compete in the AFC South.