Colts to Sign Quarterback Daniel Jones Away From Vikings on One-Year Deal

The former Giants signal-caller is headed to the AFC.

Daniel Jones watches the Vikings' 27–9 loss to the Rams in an NFC wild-card game on Jan. 13, 2025. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have found a competitor to quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Quarterback Daniel Jones is signing a one-year contract with the Colts, according to a Tuesday morning report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jones, 27, ended the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings—although he saw his only regular-season action last year with the New York Giants.

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In six years with the Giants, Jones threw 70 touchdowns against 47 interceptions. His most noteworthy performance came in 2022, when he steered New York to a 9-7-1 record and an unexpected playoff win over the Vikings.

That season opened the door for the Giants to sign Jones to a four-year contract extension worth $160 million, a pact quickly regarded as a mistake.

#Vikings QB Daniel Jones is expected to sign with the #Colts, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.

It’s a one-year deal and the parties are finalizing it. While Minnesota was a strong option, Jones opts to compete with Anthony Richardson in Indy. pic.twitter.com/Ul6TftZXt6

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2025

Jones threw eight touchdowns against seven interceptions in 10 games in '24, and also saw his rushing yards per game hit a five-year low.

Indianapolis, meanwhile, is trying to shake off an 8–9 season in which it appeared highly unsettled at the quarterback position.

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