The Indianapolis Colts helped the Minnesota Vikings out by naming a starting quarterback

On Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that Daniel Jones would be the team's starting quarterback. Steichen said that Jones wouldn't have a short leash and that the Colts want him to be a long-term solution this year.

The decision is good news for the Minnesota Vikings, who could get a good draft pick out of it. Depending on Jones' playing time, the Vikings could receive a fourth-round compensatory pick in next year's draft.

What's the threshold on playing time to receive a fourth-rounder? If Jones plays 60.6% of all the Colts' offensive snaps, the Vikings will likely receive the fourth-round pick. If he fails to play that many snaps, the Vikings will likely receive a fifth-round pick.

With Daniel Jones now starting for the Colts after he signed a 1-year, $14 million deal this offseason, the Vikings could be in line for a 4th-round compensatory pick in next year’s draft, depending on his playing time.

Minnesota signed Jones late last season, and even without… pic.twitter.com/hnjVcAiP1O— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 19, 2025

Minnesota wanted to retain Jones this offseason, but he chose to sign with the Colts because he would have a better opportunity to start. The move paid off for Jones, and it could potentially still help the Vikings out in the long term as well.

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