Source: Full Details of Daniel Jones's $100M Colts Contract, Including Some Creative Incentives

Quarterback Daniel Jones is signing a new two-year deal with the Colts, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer confirmed Wednesday morning, bringing a close to one of the more top-line storylines of 2026 free agency.

In addition to the two-year contract, the 28-year-old signal-caller secured himself a massive payday—per Breer, Jones will be earning a max value of $100 million through the 2027 season.

Here's a look at the full contract breakdown:

Daniel Jones contract details for the 2026 and ‘27 seasons

Jones's base pay for 2026 will be $50 million, which is $12.2 million above the transition tag. He can also earn $6 million in incentives. In 2027, Jones will be playing for a base of $38 million, with $10 million guaranteed and the same $6 million incentive package.

Combined, that brings the total value of the contract to $100 million, which, per Breer, is right around where Jones wanted to be.

Colts QB Daniel Jones is signing a two-year, $88 million deal to stay in Indianapolis. Details on the agreement ...

• His base pay is $50 million in 2026 ($12.2M more than the tag), with a chance to earn $6 million more in incentives.

• His base pay is $38 million in 2027…
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2026

Daniel Jones contract incentive details

Jones's incentive package boasts a few creative additions. For starters, he will get $100,000 for each win, assuming he plays more than 50% of the team's offensive snaps. That piece maxes out at $1.7 million each year.

The former Giants QB will also get $500,000 for a wild-card round win, a divisional-round win and a conference championship game win, with a $1 million incentive for a Super Bowl title. Again, this is providing he plays more than 50% of the team's offensive snaps, and maxes out at $2.5 million in each year.

Another $550,000 play-time incentive is tied to making the playoffs, Breer has confirmed. Jones will get $100,000 at 50% playtime for the regular season, $200,000 at 60%, $300,000 at 70%, $400,000 at 80% and $550,000 at 90%.

Then, there is a possible $750,000 payday for hitting 75% play-time, with $250,000 for making the playoffs at 75% play-time, another $250,000 for winning 10 games at 75% play-time and another $250,000 for winning the division at 75% play-time.

And finally, Jones could earn $250,000 for a second-team All-Pro designation, and $500,000 for making first team.

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