Daniel Jones reunites with ‘huge fan’ Eli Manning

Daniel Jones he looked calm when the Giants made a big change at quarterback in 2019 and may have already sensed what the future holds. Long before he replaced Eli Manning as a New York starter, young Jones posed for a childhood photo in the Giants legend’s jersey that he would eventually follow. Darren Rovell that video surfaced on Tuesdaycalling it her new favorite picture, and it immediately stirred memories of how the franchise moved from one era to another, according to AOL.

Jones was growing up in North Carolina when Manning entered the league in 2004. He watched the two-time champion hoist trophies, face tough seasons and ultimately see the team turn to its next quarterback after an 0-2 start in 2019. The image showed a child rooting for the star, but also hinted that the full game foreshadowed years later.

Manning’s playful message brings the moment full circle

Eli Manning added an unexpected twist on Tuesday when he posted a new photo of the two quarterbacks standing together. “Big fan of your work, Indiana Jones,” he wrote, referring to the nickname that won the league by storm since the Indianapolis Colts announced Jones’ signing in March, according to ESPN.

Big fan of your work, Indiana Jones! pic.tvitter.com/SRiiAsBdzj

— Eli Manning (@EliManning) November 14, 2025

That nickname caught fire immediately. The Colts announcement simply said “Indiana Jones,” and fans ran with the idea of ​​pairing the quarterback with the famous movie character. Raiders star Max Crosby said it might be the best nickname in football. Peyton Manning even joked about it on the ManningCast, asking Jones if the new nickname played a role in choosing India.

Jones laughed at the idea. “Upgrade, huh,” Peyton said. He admitted to watching the movies growing up, though it’s been a while since he revisited them.

Whether the nickname stuck forever or not, Jones’ arrival in Indianapolis helped spark a strong 3-1 start. His reunion with Eli Manning on social media gave fans a light-hearted reminder of how quickly careers move and how relationships within the league tend to bounce back.