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Looking back on the 2025 offseason, which free agent addition made by GM Chris Ballard turned out to be the best for the Indianapolis Colts<\/a>?<\/p>\n Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus<\/a> recently answered this question for each team, and when it came to the Colts<\/a>, the answer is fairly clear.<\/p>\n Although he would miss the latter portion of the season due to injury, Daniel Jones’ impact on the Colts was massive.<\/p>\n Through 10 games, the Colts were 8-2 and boasted one of the most productive offenses in football, led by Jones. Individually, Jones ranked among the best at the quarterback position in a number of key categories.<\/p>\n “The former Giant produced a 68.7 PFF passing grade with a 3.1% big-time throw rate before suffering a Week 14 Achilles tear, although he also added 18 turnover-worthy plays,” Locker wrote.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a><\/p>\n Jones is set to be a free agent this offseason, but there seems to be little mystery around what his future holds.<\/p>\n Ballard and Shane Steichen have both made it known that they want Jones back, and Jones has said he would “love”<\/a>\u00a0to return.<\/p>\n