Daniel Jones, who joined the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year free-agent deal, has impressed since taking over as the starting quarterback, securing the position ahead of rookie Anthony Richardson. His strong performance has been pivotal in the Colts' stellar 6-1 start to the 2025 season, with Jones setting career highs in several passing categories.
Despite his success, Jones has yet to engage in any extension talks with the Colts, raising questions about his long-term future with the team. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, there have been no discussions about extending Jones’ contract thus far, and with his continued strong play, his market value is only increasing. If the Colts fail to move on an extension soon, Jones could find himself a highly sought-after free agent in 2026.
The former Giants first-round pick, who ended last season with the Minnesota Vikings before moving on to Indianapolis, has revitalized his career in Indy. The Colts signed him to a $14 million deal, with nearly all of it guaranteed, signaling their confidence in him to lead the offense for the 2025 season. However, with no talks about an extension and Jones performing at a high level, the pressure is mounting for Indianapolis to make a decision on his future.
If Jones continues his current form, he could quickly become one of the most valuable quarterbacks on the market next spring. Despite the past challenges with his previous contract in New York—where he was released shortly after a large four-year, $160 million deal—Jones' age (28) and impressive play could make him a strong candidate for a multi-year deal in Indianapolis if the team is convinced of his long-term potential.
On the flip side, the Colts have been struggling to find a true successor to Andrew Luck since his sudden retirement. After cycling through eight different starting quarterbacks in the last nine seasons, finding stability at the position is crucial for the team’s future. Jones, if he can maintain his current level of play, could be the solution the Colts have been searching for.
However, if Indianapolis remains hesitant to offer him a long-term deal, Jones could test the free-agent market in March, leaving the Colts to once again face uncertainty at quarterback. His future in Indianapolis hinges on the Colts' willingness to begin contract talks, with the risk of losing him looming large if they fail to act soon.
The animosity between the Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parson lingers, nearly two months to the day after Dallas traded him to Green Bay.
The latest flash point relates to Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, who was placed on injured reserve over the weekend.
“Honestly, I feel like they fucked my dog over, you know what I mean?” Parsons told Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports after Sunday night’s win over the Steelers. “He’s coming off a catastrophic knee injury and I just didn’t think they did right by him. He didn’t participate all camp and he’s going out there playing Week 1 and 2. I just don’t think you do that to a player like that. . . .
“And the type of knee injury he had, they forced him out there. He has no reps really. He’s telling me he was in warmup phase during Week 1. Even with the ramp-up, I just feel like you just don’t do that.”
Diggs suffered a concussion at home before the Week 7 win over the Commanders. He missed that game before landing on IR before Week 8.
“I just feel like they screwed him over,” Parsons said. “The organization let him down. You know what I mean? You just don’t do that to a player. And I just think it was mad wrong and I just pray for him.”
The Cowboys declined to respond to Parsons, via Epstein. Diggs’s contract is not guaranteed beyond 2025; he has a $14.5 million base salary in 2026.
