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Colts QB Daniel Jones features among athletes with high career earnings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:19 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Colts QB Daniel Jones features among athletes with high career earnings

Summary

Daniel Jones has become notable for his career earnings after re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts on an $88 million contract that could reach $100 million with incentives. Through the 2025 season, Jones has earned approximately $122.84 million, primarily from his previous time with the New York Giants and his first season in Indianapolis. While facing challenges early in his career, his performance improved significantly last season, leading to this lucrative extension. He is cleared to participate in training camp and is set to start the 2026 opener following a torn Achilles injury sustained in December.

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Key Details

•Jones has earned $122.84 million through the 2025 season.
•He signed a two-year, $88 million contract with the Colts in March.
•His previous contract included over $108 million from the Giants.
•He completed 68% of his passes with 19 touchdowns in 2025.
•Jones is on track to start the 2026 season after injury recovery.

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3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Colts QB Daniel Jones lands on ‘shocking’ career earnings list

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Bleacher Report called attention to Colts QB Daniel Jones among athletes with surprising career earnings after his new two-year contract.
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