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The Indianapolis Colts have placed the Transition Tag on quarterback Daniel Jones, a move not seen since 1996, for $37.8 million. This allows other teams to negotiate with Jones as a free agent, but the Colts have the right to match any offer. The Colts chose this over the Franchise Tag to save $6 million in salary cap space, which they plan to use on wide receiver Michael Pittman Junior. The Transition Tag provides flexibility, keeping Jones in the mix without committing to a higher cost immediately. However, theres risk as the Colts cant use the Franchise Tag now, and Jones torn Achilles from week fourteen adds uncertainty about his readiness for next season. The Colts must decide whether to sign Jones long-term or pay him this years tag money, as the NFL is full of unexpected twists.

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