The Indianapolis Colts seemingly found their quarterback in Daniel Jones, but coming off an Achilles-tear as well as entering a free agency pool with quarterback-needy teams is never a good combination.
Listen, the likely scenario is that the Colts go all-in on Danny Dimes, and give him a contract somewhat similar to Sam Darnold’s 3-year $100 million that he signed with the Seattle Seahawks, but there’s the possibility that another team swoops in.
That other team very likely could be the New York Jets, and let’s break it down. *Prediction*
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In the 2025–26 NFL season, Daniel Jones appeared in 13 games for the Indianapolis Colts before suffering a torn Achilles that prematurely ended his campaign. The 28-year-old quarterback later underwent surgery to repair the injury and missed the remainder of the season as a result.
Before going down, Jones was putting together what projected to be a career year, throwing for 3,101 yards and accounting for 24 total touchdowns against just eight interceptions.
This offseason presents a clear crossroads: either pursue a Kyler Murray-type dynamic playmaker via trade or sign an upgrade such as Daniel Jones in free agency.
With ample cap space and a talented supporting cast, including Garrett Wilson and a developing offensive core, the Jets are positioned to make a bold move.
Standing pat is no longer an option for a franchise desperate to reverse decades of quarterback instability. The problem I’d personally have with a quarterback trade like Kyler Murray is giving away too many assets instead of investing those into building out the roster as a whole.
The Indianapolis Colts should be weary of a 29-year-old Jones returning from an Achilles injury, and if they let him walk, rolling with Riley Leonard or signing a veteran like Jimmy Garoppolo is not the end of the world.
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