Overview
- The Colts offered Jones a deal in the range of Sam Darnold’s three-year, $100.5 million pact, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
- Jones’ camp countered seeking roughly $50 million per year, leading the team to apply the 2026 transition tag instead of the franchise tag.
- The transition tag is valued at about $37.833 million for quarterbacks versus approximately $43.895 million for the franchise tag, according to OverTheCap.
- The tag lets Jones negotiate with other teams and gives Indianapolis the right to match any offer, though the Colts would receive no compensation if he signs elsewhere.
- Both sides are interested in continuing the partnership as Jones rehabs a late-2025 torn Achilles after a strong start to his Colts debut season.