Colts Maintain Daniel Jones as Starting Quarterback Despite Struggles

The Indianapolis Colts have decided to keep Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback following a 16-10 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings, which brought their record to 2-5. Head coach Shane Steichen expressed confidence in Jones, stating that he has not considered making a change at the position.

Jones has faced challenges in recent games, completing about 55 percent of his passes for 787 yards, with one touchdown and four interceptions over the last four outings. His performance has placed him among the least efficient passers in the league, with a passer rating near the bottom of qualifying quarterbacks.

This decision comes after Jones signed a two-year contract worth approximately $88 million following a promising 2025 season, which was cut short by injuries. The Colts' offense is struggling overall, ranking low in total yards, and the team has lost three consecutive games. Steichen's support for Jones continues as the Colts look for improvement in their performance.