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A look at five quarterbacks—Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Malik Willis—whose careers could reinvent themselves with new teams, coaches and circumstances, following Sam Darnold’s reclamation arc.
Breer surveys the NFL free-agent landscape, noting that the Vikings’ move toward Kyler Murray would be a logical attempt to reframe their offense after McCarthy’s rocky year and that Murray’s fit under O’Connell could unlock their weapons; Crosby’s status with the Raiders appears stable for now, complicating potential trades; the piece flags bargain signings like Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson and Buccaneers defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, and backs the Daniel Jones deal with the Colts at about $44 million per year, while touching on Kamara/Payton link chatter, Garoppolo’s Rams fit, and Solomon Thomas joining the Titans, plus a short list of late targets (Walker, Jennings, Durant, Paul).
Daniel Jones’s two-year deal with the Colts, worth up to about $88 million with $12 million in incentives, is eye-catching and could set the benchmark for veteran QBs, ahead of deals for Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Baker Mayfield, underscoring the NFL's one-way contract dynamic where teams can cut underperformers while players who exceed value can be stuck.
The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year deal worth up to $100 million through 2027, with a 2026 base of $50 million and a 2027 base of $38 million plus $6 million in incentives annually. The deal features extensive playtime, postseason and All-Pro bonuses: $100,000 per win (capped at about $1.7 million/year if he plays 50%+ of snaps), playoff bonuses of up to $2.5 million/year (including $500k per Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference wins and $1 million for a Super Bowl), a playoff-playtime ladder up to $550k, a 75% playtime tier worth up to $750k with additional $250k bumps for playoff appearance, 10-win, and division at 75%, and All-Pro incentives of up to $500k for first-team (plus $250k for second-team).
Day 3 of 2026 NFL free agency featured a four-year, $120 million deal for Trey Hendrickson with the Ravens and a two-year, $88 million contract for Daniel Jones to remain with the Colts, while the Crosby–Raiders saga left Vegas reeling; Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers added significant pieces, signaling broad reshaping of the offseason landscape.
Three days into NFL free agency, the Ravens pivot to sign Trey Hendrickson after Crosby trade collapses, Daniel Jones lands a two-year, $88 million deal with the Colts, and the interior offensive-line market surges. Meanwhile, the Raiders face an uncertain Crosby future and the Bills’ defensive plans face questions even after adding Bradley Chubb.
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract with quarterback Daniel Jones, keeping him in Indianapolis through 2027 with over $60 million guaranteed and incentives potentially pushing the total to $100 million. The deal follows the Colts’ transition tag, and Jones comes off a torn Achilles while having revived his play in 2025, throwing for 3,101 yards and 19 touchdowns with a 68.0% completion rate in 13 games. The Colts are in win-now mode, hopeful he can be ready for Week 1 of 2026, though a Week 1 starter could still depend on his rehab and the team’s plans, including a potential role for Riley Leonard.
The Colts should reject a reported $50 million-per-year offer for Daniel Jones. His eight-game stretch in 2025 and career numbers show limited high-end production, a high interception rate, and injury risk, making that price tag a risky long-term commitment. The team should pivot to cheaper or higher-upside options (e.g., Kyler Murray, Riley Leonard) unless Jones’ value falls significantly.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract that could reach $100 million with incentives, including a $50 million 2026 salary and a $60 million injury guarantee, as the former Giants quarterback continues his comeback from a torn Achilles.
The Indianapolis Colts are nearing a two-year extension with quarterback Daniel Jones worth about $88 million (up to $100 million), after the team used the transition tag earlier in free agency. The deal would give both sides flexibility beyond 2026 as Jones recovers from an Achilles injury, following a season with 3,101 yards, 19 TDs, eight INTs, a 68.0% completion rate and five rushing TDs. The Colts also secured Alec Pierce on a four-year, $114 million deal, as they look to keep Jones beyond 2026.
The Colts and Daniel Jones are close to a two-year contract and optimistic it can be completed today; Jones is under a transition tag allowing talks with other teams, but Indy hopes he remains their 2026 starter despite his torn Achilles.
The Colts’ initial offer to Daniel Jones was reportedly in the same $100.5 million, three-year ballpark as Sam Darnold’s deal. Indy chose a transition tag rather than a franchise tag, resulting in a two-year payout of about $83.237 million (roughly $41.62 million per year) with $37.833 million for 2026 and a 20% bump for 2027, and opening the door to other teams’ offer sheets while Jones recovers from an Achilles injury. The Colts’ plan hinges on whether another team makes a viable offer they’d be willing to match beyond the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline.
Daniel Jones’s stalled Colts contract, with talks aiming near $50 million per year, could force Indianapolis to pivot to Kyler Murray. Murray’s destination is pegged as either Minnesota or Indianapolis, a development that would reshape the Vikings’ QB plans after last year’s Jones loss, while Jones’s Achilles recovery timeline adds complexity. NFL buzz also notes other suitors like Atlanta pursuing Tua Tagovailoa, making Murray’s choice pivotal for multiple teams.
The Indianapolis Colts are still trying to re-sign wide receiver Alec Pierce before the NFL free-agent period opens, with negotiations reportedly going down to the wire; Pierce is expected to command at least $27 million per year and could draw interest from multiple teams, though Indy would like to keep him due to his rapport with quarterback Daniel Jones.
Colts placed a one-year transition tag on Daniel Jones for roughly $6 million below the franchise tag, likely as a placeholder while he rehabs an Achilles injury and the team weighs a longer deal and Alec Pierce’s future; but with a tight quarterback market, limited backup options, no 2028 first-round pick until then, and the risk of Jones signing elsewhere, the move carries significant financial and strategic risk for Indianapolis.