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Major QB contract news casts an even bigger shadow over C.J. Stroud

According to multiple reports, the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones have begun discussions on a long-term contract ahead of NFL free agency’s opening on March 11th.

Though expected, this is still a major development in the career arc of Jones, as he has gone from being a pariah on his way out of New York to a revelation in Indianapolis.

After signing a one-year deal to replace former starter Anthony Richardson, Jones helped engineer one of greatest stretches of offensive football in NFL history in 2025.

He will presumably be rewarded with a deal that reflects the Colts’ belief that he could do it again (Spotrac projects Jones to warrant around $41.