The Indianapolis Colts are bringing in quarterback Daniel Jones on a one-year, $14 million contract to compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting job, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says the deal is worth up to $17.7 million. While Jones was flirting with the idea of a return to the Minnesota Vikings, the Colts' financial offer and a chance to start was too good to pass up.

Indianapolis openly admitted earlier in the offseason that the struggling Richardson would be competing for the starting job in 2025. The Colts had their eyes on a number of veteran quarterback options, and they've now landed on Jones as he tries to resurrect his career after his disappointing New York Giants stint.

Daniel Jones joined the Vikings last season after the Giants released him. He spent five-plus seasons with New York after being drafted sixth overall in 2019. A promising rookie season had the Danny Dimes hype running wild, but that was followed up by two rough campaigns. 2022 saw Jones lead the Giants to the playoffs and a NFC Wild Card Round win over Minnesota, but he wasn't able to build on that momentum either.

A disastrous start to the 2024 season resulted in Jones' release and his brief stint with the franchise he beat in the playoffs. The veteran quarterback didn't take a snap for the Vikings.

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Daniel Jones vs. Anthony Richardson Colts QB competition

Dec 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) gives a thumbs up before the snap during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Speaking of quarterbacks who have struggled, Anthony Richardson is coming off a dreadful 2024 season in which he was briefly benched for Joe Flacco. While he ultimately returned as the starter, Richardson was woeful overall, completing 47.4% of his passes for 1,814 yards in 11 starts. He threw eight touchdowns to 12 interceptions and had a quarterback rating of 61.6. The hulking quarterback did have 499 yards rushing and six touchdowns on the ground, but his erratic passing has been problematic in his young career.

The Colts took a gamble on the talented Richardson at No. 4 overall in 2023, and so far it has backfired. That doesn't mean his career is dead, but 2025 will be a make-or-break season for the youngster in Indy. He now has the pleasure of competing against another disappointing high draft pick in Daniel Jones.