Former New York Giants and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones could be in for a lucrative deal.

Although the Vikings came out of the franchise tag deadline with interest in retaining their 2024 starter at a lower rate, that no longer looks to be in play. In the wake of the Smith trade, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports the Vikings are not expected to re-sign Darnold.

Now what about Daniel Jones, the former New York Giants starter? It turns out the veteran quarterback is deciding between two teams ahead of the official start of 2025 NFL free agency: the Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.

Over the weekend, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that the Colts were among the "leading contenders" to sign Jones. The Minnesota Vikings were also mentioned. While GM Chris Ballard wants to have an open competition at quarterback this summer,

Daniel Jones has found a new home in the NFL and is getting a healthy amount of dimes in the process. The veteran quarterback is finalizing a deal to join the Indianapolis Colts, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.

Darnold's departure signals that the Vikings are ready to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starter next year. Now, Minnesota is turning its attention to acquiring a high-level backup quarterback for him.

Free agent quarterback Daniel Jones is finalizing a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have found a competitor to quarterback Anthony Richardson. Quarterback Daniel Jones is signing a one-year contract with the Colts, according to a Tuesday morning report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Will Daniel Jones go back to Minnesota? Or will he instead go to compete in Indianapolis? According to Stephen Holder of ESPN, those are the two destinations Jones is currently deciding between. Both the Vikings and Colts are awaiting his ultimate choice.

Jones spent the latter weeks of the 2024 season with the Vikings after he was released by the Giants in late November.

Daniel Jones has agreed to a deal with the Colts, FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz reported. Jones is expected to compete for the starting quarterback job.