Colts Daniel Jones Leads QB Competition Amid Injury Concerns

Daniel Jones' move to the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for the quarterback and his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, who stand to gain a compensatory draft pick if Jones plays over 60% of offensive snaps. Jones is competing with Anthony Richardson for the Colts' starting quarterback role, with Richardson's injuries giving Jones an edge to secure the job. Despite past struggles with consistency and injuries, Jones showed potential when paired with elite running backs and is viewed by some analysts as capable of a bounce-back season similar to Sam Darnold's. However, concerns remain due to his injury history and previous performance inconsistencies, including low completion percentages and accuracy issues. The Colts are hopeful Jones has matured beyond earlier flaws, as he could provide stability compared to the raw potential but inconsistency seen in Richardson. Overall, Jones' performance in 2025 will be critical to his NFL future and the Colts' quarterback situation.