Trending Now - Colts Re-sign Daniel Jones as He Recovers From Injury

WHO:

Daniel Jones, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts

Chris Ballard, general manager of the Indianapolis Colts

Shane Steichen, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts

Carlie Irsay-Gordon, owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts

Alec Pierce, wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts

Trey Hendrickson, free agent defensive end

Michael Pittman Jr., former wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts

WHAT:

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract extension.

Alec Pierce agreed to a four-year, $116 million extension.

Jones completed 261 of 384 passes (68 percent) for 3,101 yards (8.1 yards/attempt) with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions in the 2025 season.

Jones had a passer rating of 100.2 in 2025.

The Colts scored on 57.6 percent of their possessions in the first 10 games of the 2025 season.

Jones sustained a season-ending torn Achilles on December 3rd, 2025.

Jones expects to be "100 percent" ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.

The Colts traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a late-round pick swap.

WHERE:

Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the Indianapolis Colts

EverBank Stadium, location of Jones' Achilles injury

WHEN:

The Colts applied the transition tag to Jones on March 3rd, 2026.

The Colts signed Jones on March 11th, 2026.

Jones sustained his Achilles injury on December 3rd, 2025.

Jones expects to be cleared by the start of training camp in July 2026.

WHY:

The Colts aimed to retain their two best free agents, Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, as part of their offseason strategy.

Jones' performance in the first half of the 2025 season was a significant factor in the Colts' decision to re-sign him.

HOW:

The Colts used the transition tag on Jones to retain the right to match any competing offer.

Jones is actively rehabbing his Achilles injury and has been diligent in his recovery process.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 13:19 UTC)

In a significant move for the Indianapolis Colts, they have re-signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year contract extension worth $88 million, following his impressive performance last season where he threw for over 3,100 yards and achieved a passer rating of 100.2. The Colts also secured wide receiver Alec Pierce with a four-year, $116 million extension, while trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a late-round pick swap. Jones, who suffered a season-ending torn Achilles last December, is optimistic about being "100 percent" ready for the start of the 2026 season and is currently focused on his rehabilitation.