Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026 NFL season after suffering an Achilles injury late in the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact

One of Schefter’s sources even said Jones could be ready for the start of training camp. If Jones can get back for training camp, or even part of it, that’s a big boost for him and the Colts pass catchers. Expect a lot from Alex Pierce, Tyler Warren, and Josh Downs this season.

Daniel Jones has agreed to a two-year, $50 million deal with the Colts.

Fantasy Impact

At first that the Colts and Jones were miles apart, with the Colts offer coming in significantly lower than what Jones desired. However, they’ve worked it out, giving Jones the money he’s asked for, and locked him down for the short term. It’s especially good news for Alec Pierce, who was having a career season with Jones before the QB went down due to injury.

The Colts are placing the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones.

Fantasy Impact

Jones will be given the opportunity to sign an offer sheet with another team that Indianapolis would then have the right to match. The transition tag is $37.833M, more than $6M cheaper than the QB franchise tag.

ESPNs Jeremy Fowler says a franchise tag for Daniel Jones is "becoming a real possibility due to the absence of a new deal."

Fantasy Impact

Jones is coming off an Achilles tear, so it's unclear what his market would look like in free agency. This will remain a situation to monitor with the start of free agency around the corner.

Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly begun discussions on keeping the quarterback in Indianapolis. Negotiations are expected to continue during this week's NFL Combine.

Fantasy Impact

Jones enjoyed his finest season as a pro before a fractured fibula and torn Achilles ended his year in Week 13. In his first year in Indianapolis, Jones threw for 3,101 yards and 19 touchdowns and just eight interceptions. He added 164 yards and five scores on the ground. He finished in the top ten in the NFL in yards per attempt, yards per game, passer rating, and total QBR. Jones is eligible for free agency in March if the two sides can't come to an agreement.