While Jones is expected to be the backup to 2023 No. 4 pick Anthony Richardson, an NFL executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando that the 27-year-old could revive his career the same way Sam Darnold did during the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings.

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed plans for a quarterback competition between incumbent Anthony Richardson and new signing Daniel Jones.

Many times, teams keep talking about a quarterback competition when there really isn't one. For example, Brett Rypien or anyone else on the roster has no chance of beating out a healthy J.J. McCarthy on the Minnesota Vikings,