The Indianapolis Colts have finally achieved their goal, securing their star quarterback for a few more years. Daniel Jones, who had notable performances before his injury, will look to lead his team to the next Super Bowl.
According to journalist Tom Pelissero via his account on X, the former New York Giants player has secured his immediate future with the franchise for two more years, in an $88 million deal that can be worth up to $100 million with incentives.
Jordan Schultz also shared interesting details about this move: “Daniel Jones will earn $50M in 2026 before incentives, a $12.2M increase from the transition tag he would have otherwise played on — and $38M in 2027 before incentives, with $10M guaranteed.”
Highest-paid QBs in the NFL
As of March 2026, the hierarchy of NFL quarterback compensation is topped by Dak Prescott, who leads the league with a record-breaking average annual value of $60 million.
Following him, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow are currently tied for the second spot, both earning an average of $55 million per year under their respective extensions with the Bills and Bengals.
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- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) – $60 million
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) – $55 million
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) – $55 million
- Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) – $55 million
- Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) – $55 million
- Tua Tagovailoa (Atlanta Falcons) – $53.1 million
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) – $53 million
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) – $53 million
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) – $52.5 million
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) – $52 million
Jones’ financial progression
Throughout his career, Daniel Jones has seen a dramatic escalation in his earnings, starting with a $25.7 million rookie contract with the New York Giants. After securing a massive $160 million extension in New York, he recently reached a new peak with the Colts, signing an extension worth $88 million that can reach up to $100 million with incentives.
