A two-year deal may make sense for each side, giving every flexibility shifting ahead, given Jones’ Achilles damage.
The short-term nature of the deal would give the Colts some cushion in case the restoration takes time or fully saps the QB’s play. Sinking a ton of assured cash right into a QB coming off a significant damage would have been a serious gamble. Yet by guaranteeing he is round past 2026, the brass can construct with a plan in place.
For Jones, it presents one other chunk on the apple if he will get again to the pre-injury observe he confirmed beneath Shane Steichen.
Jones threw for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions whereas incomes a career-best 68.0 completion share and led the NFL with a 52.0 success charge. His mobility additionally performed a task, as he rushed for 5 touchdowns. How will that be affected by the Achilles tear?
The Colts entered the offseason aiming to maintain each Jones and receiver Alec Pierce. At the opening of the negotiating window on Monday, they agreed to a four-year, $114 million deal with the wideout. Now they’re closing in on guaranteeing Jones is round past 2026 as effectively.
