Daniel Jones

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the day wide receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones put pen to paper and re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts.

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce after both players re-signed with the Colts. Jones explains why returning to Indianapolis was the right decision for him (0:55) and later joins JJ for a round of Immaculate Grid (16:43). Then, Alec Pierce stops by to discuss why it was important for him to stay in Indianapolis and continue building with the Colts (23:09).

Quarterback Daniel Jones spoke with the media after re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency.

Casey Vallier and Colts Ring of Honor receiver Bill Brooks react to the news that Daniel Jones has re-signed with the Colts. After placing the transition tag on Jones last week, Indianapolis was able to finalize a deal with its starting quarterback. Casey and Bill discuss how the offense found its rhythm during the first 10 weeks of the season and whether that unit, maintaining continuity with Daniel Jones, can return to the high level of efficiency it displayed early in the 2025 season.

On this week's episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz caught up with several NFL experts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He opens the show with ESPN's Dan Graziano, discussing the importance of retaining Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce (2:18), then sits down with Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice — host of the Football 301 Podcast — to talk about how he and the Colts' front office share similar evaluations and interests in this year's draft class (12:57). To close out the episode, JJ speaks with ESPN's Benjamin Solak about what makes Alec Pierce such a valuable player heading into the 2026 season (35:39).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Reporter Larra Overton to dive into a season recap. They begin by breaking down the Colts' struggles to win close games (2:00) and examine whether the team's 8-2 start through the first 10 games is something the Colts can realistically replicate (12:55). Later the duo discusses Daniel Jones' play before his injury, in context of the team's decision to sign Philip Rivers (28:00) before closing with a big-picture conversation about whether it makes sense to run it back with Jones and head coach Shane Steichen in 2026 (35:27).

Quarterback Daniel Jones met with the media to reflect on the Colts' campaign, his timetable for recovery from his season-ending Achilles injury, evaluate his 2025 season, his relationship with the leadership in the Colts' organization and his thoughts on Riley Leonard's play at the end of the season.

JJ Stankevitz is joined this week by the greatest kicker in NFL history, Adam Vinatieri, for a conversation about how he handles the Hall of Fame process and what the night before a Super Bowl is like for a kicker. Vinatieri also remembers the impact Jim Irsay had on him and how he's watched Colts kickers and Philip Rivers this season. Vinatieri also gets into a story about how "splitting the uprights with Adam Nougatieri" led to hundreds of Snickers bars being delivered to his house . Finally, JJ wraps up the podcast with a Colts Show Mailbag question about the future of Daniel Jones in Indianapolis .

Casey Vallier & Bill Brooks open the pod by reacting to Daniel Jones' Achilles' injury with what we know now on Sunday night. Casey and Bill then look at a few other reasons why the Colts lost, 36-19, to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday before evaluating how Riley Leonard looked over his first three meaningful quarters in the NFL. Finally, the guys look at what's still ahead for the 8-5 Colts with four games left in the season.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce catches a 17-yard laser over the middle from quarterback Daniel Jones against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' first completion locates wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. who turns up the sideline for a 16-yard gain.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for an AFC South divisional matchup versus the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media following the Colts' 20-16 Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren catches a 12-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Daniel Jones to tie the Colts' game against the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce battles against two Houston Texans' defenders for a 19-yard jump-ball touchdown thrown from Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Houston Texans in an AFC South divisional matchup on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones addresses the media following the Colts' 20-23 loss in overtime to the Kansas Chiefs in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren corrals a 16-yard pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones uncorks a 26-yard pass to wide receiver Alec Pierce.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin pretends to block to create space for a 48-yard gain following a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor address the media following the Colts' 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Tight end Tyler Warren's over-the-shoulder 23-yard grab gets the Indianapolis Colts into the Atlanta Falcons territory in Week 10 on November 9, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren corrals quarterback Daniel Jones' pass to convert fourth down against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 on November 9, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones dials long distance to wide receiver Alec Pierce for 37-yard TD launch in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Jones, who sustained a torn Achilles' in December, is dropping back and throwing.

Colts players arrived Monday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center for the beginning of the team's 2026 voluntary offseason program.

The Colts officially re-signed Jones on Thursday, keeping him behind center in Indianapolis with an eye on replicating the success he and the team had over the first 10 games of 2025.

Jones started 13 games for the Colts in 2025 and finished the season third in the NFL in yards per attempt (8.1), fourth in completion percentage (68 percent) and sixth in passer rating (100.2).

The transition tag gives the Colts the right to match any offer Jones receives in free agency.

Ballard on Tuesday also addressed the possibility the Colts could use the franchise tag on either player.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Thursday discussed several players whose futures and/or roles with the team will need to be addressed in the coming weeks and months.

Jones posted on Instagram Thursday night expressing his gratitude for the encouragement he's received over the last few days.

Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard played three quarters in the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after Jones left the game with an Achilles injury.

Jones sustained an Achilles' injury in the first quarter of the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at EverBank Stadium.

Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard came in after Jones exited the game.

Jones was listed as a full participant in the Colts' Wednesday practice report.

Jones (fibula) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, but was a full participant on Thursday and Friday.

The Colts held a walkthrough on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

Jones popped up on the Colts' practice report as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, but he was a full participant Friday and will play Sunday against the Chiefs.

The Colts are treating Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium the same as any other, despite the considerable talent the Chiefs have on both sides of the ball.

Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks gives his insight on just how important a quarterback like Daniel Jones is for an NFL offense and breaks down Jonathan Taylor's impressive performance from the Colts' 38-14 win.

Jones is the only quarterback in the NFL to not be sacked on third or fourth down this season.

Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks offers his perspective on how the Colts have remained so focused and even-keeled through their high level of success so far this season, and breaks down a key defensive play from the Colts' 38-24 win.

The Arizona Cardinals rolled into downtown Indianapolis for Week 6 having not allowed more than 23 points in a game this season; the Colts needed all 31 points they scored on Sunday to improve to 5-1.

Steichen was with Smith for one season with the Los Angeles Chargers, and even though he didn't start that year, the now-Colts head coach was impressed by his work ethic.

The Colts thrashed the Tennessee Titans, 41-20, in Week 3 to improve to 3-0 on the 2025 season. Below are five key takeaways as the Colts' torrid start to the year continued in Nashville.

Jones has been blitzed on 50 dropbacks over his first two games, per Pro Football Focus, which isn't just the highest total in the NFL this season – it's the highest total to begin a season in over a decade.

The Colts improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2009 with a dramatic 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Daniel Jones completed 23 of 34 passes for 316 yards with a passing and rushing touchdown in the Colts' 29-28 Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Go behind the scenes as Daniel Jones arrives at the facility, signs his contract and meets with the media after re-signing with the Colts.

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Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as quarterback Daniel Jones arrives to officially sign with the Indianapolis Colts at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

Quarterback Daniel Jones arrives in Indy to officially sign with the Colts and meet with the media.

View photos highlighting the career of quarterback Daniel Jones, who joins the Indianapolis Colts after signing in free agency.