Daniel Jones and Colts Teammates Donate $2 Million to Arthur Jones' Family Following Heartfelt Tribute
In a deeply moving and meaningful gesture, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, quarterback Daniel Jones, and several teammates flew out to attend the funeral of former NFL player Arthur Jones. The memorial service for Arthur, a former player for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, brought together fans, teammates, and NFL personalities from all around the country.
This trip wasn’t just about saying goodbye to a friend and teammate; it was also about showing unity and gratitude for the impact Arthur had on those around him. Daniel Jones and Coach Daboll shared their sorrow, with Jones telling the media, “Arthur was family. He wasn’t just a great player, he was a big-hearted man who always inspired us all.”
In addition to attending the funeral, the New York Giants raised funds to support Arthur’s family during this difficult time. A total of $2 million was donated, with contributions coming from teammates, coaches, and others within the NFL community. Coach Daboll commented on the donation: “Arthur’s family has always been part of ours. We all wanted to help them through this tough time. This contribution is a way to show how much we appreciate and care for Arthur.”
The outpouring of support from the NFL community has been overwhelming. It’s not just a time to mourn, but also a testament to the unity and camaraderie that exists within professional sports.
The service for Arthur Jones ended on a somber note, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. His sacrifices, dedication, and team spirit will continue to inspire future generations of athletes.
Daniel Jones Breaks Top-10 Greatness with Colts
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has had a great start to his first year in the Circle City. Despite falling in a dramatic tilt against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, his four-game sample with Shane Steichen has been unlike anything anyone expected before the season started.
Jones now sets his eyes on a golden opportunity to help the Colts return to the win column against the Las Vegas Raiders, who rank 21st in the NFL in passing yards allowed with 913. Given how well Jones has played, this is a game where he can shine.
Pro Football Focus' Nick Akridge put together his QB ranking ahead of Week 5, showing immense respect to Jones by placing him eighth overall. Jones is among names like Justin Herbert (9) and Josh Allen (7).
Below are some prominent quarterback metrics from Jones, along with his rank in the NFL for each. These numbers display how effective the former sixth-overall pick has been through four games with the Colts.
-Passing Yards | 1,078 (3rd)
-Completion Percentage | 71.9 (4th)
-Completions | 87 (tied - 9th)
-QBR | 79.1 (1st)
-Passer Rating | 103.3 (8th)
After six seasons of consistently underwhelming performances with the New York Giants, Steichen has Jones playing better than he's ever shown in his veteran career under center.
Jones' career resurgence is reminiscent of what Sam Darnold (now with the Seattle Seahawks) accomplished last year with the Minnesota Vikings. Darnold's career was nothing short of a pure dumpster fire with the hapless New York Jets franchise.
However, once Darnold was under the tutelage of a true QB whisperer like Kevin O'Connell, he found incredible rhythm. Darnold finished 2024 with 35 touchdown passes, 4,319 passing yards, a 66.2 completion percentage, and a Pro Bowl nomination.
Now, Jones is doing the same with a QB-savvy coach like Steichen and Indianapolis.
For Jones to have gone from what he was perceived as in New York, to one of the NFL's most efficient quarterback is a testament to the talent he had the entire time, and Steichen's ability to mold those attributes into a great signal-caller.
If Jones can be as consistent as he's been through the young 2025 season for the rest of it, he'll conclude as a potential Comeback Player of the Year candidate. Jones has season totals of seven all-purpose scores (four passing, three rushing) and a great ability to spread the wealth in the offense.
Jones has become a great leader for Steichen's offense and has gelled with players like Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, and Tyler Warren. Along with an impressive offensive line, Jones is playing comfortably, confidently, and like a winner.
Anything can happen in the NFL week-to-week, but Jones has a great matchup on paper ahead against the struggling Raiders at home. If he can get a victory while playing turnover-free and clean football, he'll regain the momentum the team lost against the Rams.
