(Video) Daniel Jones, who has already made over $100 million in NFL career, goes viral for teaching Economics at local college

Daniel Jones, after signing a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, was seen giving a lecture on Economics at a college.

(Video) Daniel Jones, who has already made over $100 million in NFL career, goes viral for teaching Economics at local college

Daniel Jones taught economics at local college (Image via IMAGO/X)

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones visited a local college recently as a guest lecturer. Jones taught economics to a class at the institution.

A video surfaced recently of Jones on X. The 27-year-old man from North Carolina sat in a chair beside a professor, teaching a class of aspiring economists.

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Jones graduated with a degree in economics from Duke University. He attended Duke from 2015 to 2018 while playing for the Blue Devils. After redshirting the first year, Jones took over as the starter and ended with a 17-19 record in three years.

He recorded 59.9% pass completion for 8201 yards, 69 total touchdowns, and 29 interceptions. The Giants drafted him sixth overall in the 2019 NFL draft, where he signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension in 2023. However, the Giants cut Jones midway through the 2024 season, and he ended up at the Minnesota Vikings.

With the Giants, Jones had a 24-44-1 record, completing 64% of his passes for 14582 yards, 90 overall touchdowns, and 47 interceptions.

At Minnesota, Jones backed up Sam Darnold. He never saw any game time because Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 season and playoff appearance. After the 2024 season ended, the Vikings didn’t re-sign either of them. Darnold ended up signing for the Seattle Seahawks while Jones penned a one-year deal with the Colts.

Daniel Jones to push Anthony Richardson as the starter at Colts

After missing out on a chunk of his rookie year due to injury, Anthony Richardson returned as the starter for the Colts. However, voluntarily taking himself to catch his breath during the Texans’ loss cost him a roster spot.

(Video) Daniel Jones, who has already made over $100 million in NFL career, goes viral for teaching Economics at local college
Daniel Jones (Image via IMAGO)

Joe Flacco replaced him, but after two straight losses, Richardson was restored as the starter. The Colts ended the 2024 season with an 8-9 record. The former Florida man won six games but threw 8 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and had the league’s worst completion percentage (44%).

Flacco didn’t receive any offers of extension from the Colts, so he entered free agency. A short while later, they signed Jones to push Richardson or possibly take his place as next season’s starter.

Very confident in my ability to play at a high level, to play quarterback at a high level in this league… I think there’s a lot of really good football ahead of me. Understand there’s a lot to learn, a lot to grow with I think as there always is. That’s what I’m focused on, that’s what you’re chasing.

Daniel Jones via Colts’ official transcript

Anthony Richardson is a trade candidate

While the ideal situation for the Colts would be to allow Richardson to stay and fight for a place against a six-year league veteran, a trade can’t be ruled out either. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox suggested a change of scenery might be the answer for Richardson.

At this point, a fresh start could make sense for both Richardson and the Colts, though the quarterback has no plans to seek a trade, according to Pelissero. Other teams, however, should see if the Colts are willing to cash in Richardson and start over.

Kristopher Knox wrote

One team that has constantly been mentioned is the Los Angeles Rams. The team from LA has an aging quarterback in Matthew Stafford who, despite exit rumors, stayed back for another year by restructuring his contract.

If the Colts trade Richardson to the Rams for picks, he will get the chance to learn from Sean McVay, a certified quarterbacks coach. After Stafford’s time comes to an end, he can take over as the starter with better players around him.

These talks should only encourage Daniel Jones. Even though he has made over $100 million through his league contracts, the Pro Bowler would prefer more game time over sitting on the bench.

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