Indianapolis Colts secured a top competition for the starting quarterback job in the 2025 NFL season after signing Daniel Jones from the Minnesota Vikings. The agent of Anthony Richardson, the QB who played the most games last season, has made no secret of his reaction to the news.
According to NFL.com, quarterback Jones has signed a one-year contract with the Colts for a base sum of $14 million, with the potential to reach up to $17.7 million if certain incentives are met. His arrival comes after a brief stint with the Vikings.
Jones will compete for the starting quarterback position with Anthony Richardson, who has shown inconsistency in his first seasons. This addition could be seen as a sign of pressure for the second-year pro, who had a season where he threw for 1,814 yards and contributed eight touchdowns. His agent, Deiric Jackson, is confident in the role battle with the former New York Giants player.
Richardson’s agent’s reaction to Jones’ arrival
“AR [Anthony Richardson] will be ready to roll,” Jackson reacted to Jones’ confirmed arrival with the Colts, according to ClutchPoints.com. The 6-word message from Richardson’s agent shows confidence in the 22-year-old quarterback’s future.
Details on the role dispute between Jones and Richardson
The NFL insider Tom Pelissero provided details about the competition to be the starting quarterback for the Colts in 2025. “The Colts are now preparing for an open quarterback competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, who is healthy and has no plans to seek a trade, his agent Deiric Jackson told me,” Tom Pelissero said in a post.
Jones’ career numbers in the NFL
Jones seeks stability after a turbulent departure from the Giants. Throughout his NFL career, the 27-year-old quarterback has accumulated 14,582 passing yards, 70 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions. He has also proven to be a threat on the ground, adding 2,179 rushing yards and 15 additional touchdowns.