The Indianapolis Colts placed the rarely used transition tag on Daniel Jones, giving the team the right to match any offer but no draft compensation if they decline. That move now comes as Jones enters free agency having regained market value despite being benched and cut by the Giants, so the tag could be a cost-effective way for Indianapolis to control a still-desirable starter. The team's recent receiver transactions — re-acquiring Alec Pierce and trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers — show Indianapolis is actively reshaping its offense and managing resources while deciding how to proceed at quarterback.
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