Daniel Jones

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		83	17,683	89	55	86.6
2025		13	3,101	19	8	100.2
2024		10	2,070	8	7	79.4

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Indianapolis Colts committed a massive strategic blunder by handing Daniel Jones a $44M AAV deal over two years, earning this contract a woeful D+ CVI that reflects one of the most puzzling quarterback investments in recent memory. Paying elite franchise quarterback money to a player performing at a rotational level creates an enormous value gap that borders on organizational malpractice — Jones has never demonstrated the consistent production worthy of top-tier compensation, yet the Colts are paying him like a proven difference-maker. At 27, Jones theoretically sits in his prime years, but his track record suggests this is a ceiling rather than a launching pad for growth, making the substantial $50M guaranteed commitment particularly risky for a front office betting on upside that hasn't materialized. The two-year structure does provide some escape flexibility compared to longer deals, but the immediate cap implications will hamstring Indianapolis's ability to build a competitive roster around their expensive quarterback experiment. This contract represents the kind of panic spending that sets franchises back years, as the Colts have essentially mortgaged their near-term competitiveness on a player whose resume doesn't justify anything close to this level of investment.

Performance Analysis

Daniel Jones grades as a serviceable starter among NFL quarterbacks — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is passer rating at 100.2 (well above the NFL average of 77.2), ranking as well above average for the position. Passing yards per game, at 238.5 compared to an NFL average of 230.0, is where he falls short relative to the position. He demonstrates both accuracy and downfield aggressiveness, hallmarks of a capable starter. His 2025 season graded as a B, a significant jump from his D- mark in 2024.

Current Sentiment

Daniel Jones has completed one of the most remarkable reputation rehabilitations in recent NFL memory, earning an A+ sentiment grade following his seamless transition from New York to Indianapolis. The Colts' decisive two-year, $88M AAV extension signals franchise-caliber confidence in their quarterback, with NFL executives and media analysts widely praising the organization's commitment to stability at the position. Jones has been consistently framed through the lens of career resurrection—drawing favorable comparisons to Sam Darnold's own turnaround story—with coverage emphasizing his ability to thrive when removed from the dysfunction that plagued his Giants tenure. Ownership's public enthusiasm about the team's direction under Jones' leadership has reinforced the narrative of organizational alignment, while analysts view him as the cornerstone around which Indianapolis can build despite needing to replace six starters. The media consensus has shifted dramatically from viewing Jones as a cautionary tale to celebrating him as proof that elite quarterbacks can flourish when placed in the right system and culture.