Indianapolis Colts there were talks about NFL in the first half of the season, not only because of the huge team success, but also because of their ability to play guard. Daniel Jones into a better version of yourself. Jones played 13 games for the Colts before he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon at the end of the season He appeared to be solid enough that the organization could commit to him for at least another year, as general manager Chris Ballard praised him and expressed interest in re-signing the former first-round pick.
Ballard detailed his commitment to working on a new contract with Jones, who is an unrestricted free agent. former New York Giants The starter signed a one-year, $14 million deal with Indianapolis last offseason, and his outstanding season could spark interest from other teams outside of the Colts. But he may not be leaving Indianapolis.
“I think it's mutual on both sides.” Ballard declared his interest in Jones. “I think Daniel was a really good fit for this organization, and I think this organization and the city were a really good fit for Daniel.”
If there's one obvious reason why other franchises might put the brakes on courting Jones, it will be an Achilles injury. There is no guarantee that Jones will return to his best form after the injury that so often proves devastating to elite athletes. Ballard acknowledged that the injury will “certainly” impact Jones' free agency and contract negotiations.
“We will work this out with his agent,” Ballard said. “He has a really good agent. We will find a way to deal with this.”
Anthony Richardson And Riley Leonard He'll remain under contract through 2026, but he doesn't have the winning record in Indianapolis that Jones suddenly has. And while the Colts can always look outside the organization for help, sometimes a known commodity is more than just a safe option; it may also be the most fruitful. After all, Jones won eight of his first 10 starts with the Colts and went 8-3 before being injured in Week 13.
“When you're chasing the quarterback all the time, it makes it very difficult,” Ballard said. “Your margin for error is really reduced. I feel really good about Daniel Jones and where he is and where he's going. Yes, he has an Achilles, but I think Daniel Jones has a really bright future here in Indianapolis. There is some comfort in knowing we have a proven guy who has done it and done some really good things.”
This season, Jones set personal bests in pass completion percentage (68.0%) and passes per game (238.5) and led the league with a 52% pass success rate. He was on track to break his career passing and touchdown records before his campaign came to a premature end.
