While recovering from an Achilles injury, Colts and Jones must make a decision about the immediate future
Daniel Jones underwent surgery on Tuesday in New York which is expected to keep him off the field for six to eight months, allowing the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts be fully recovered by the start of next summer’s training camp, sources told ESPN.
It is still believed that Daniel Jones He will play next year in Indianapolis, but his contract expires after this season and he will become an unrestricted free agent.
A return for training camp would be an ambitious timeline for Jones, but the Colts They believe it’s possible, and this prospect will influence their free agency strategy, a team source told Stephen Holder of ESPN. Indianapolis is expected to have a better idea of Jones’ progress by April.
Daniel Jones and the Colts They had no contract extension talks as the quarterback enjoyed a breakout season and led Indianapolis atop the AFC South. Last Sunday, Jones fell, hit his helmet in frustration and learned he had ruptured his Achilles tendon even before the MRI confirmed it.
Both Jones and the Coltswho were very satisfied with each other, have important decisions to make. Jones is expected to be interested in returning to Indianapolisbut you might also have other options. It is expected that the Colts They try to renew Jones’ contract, but the unknown will be the cost.
Los Colts They could opt to use the franchise tag on Jones, which is estimated to be between $45 million and $46 million this offseason, according to league sources.
But for now, Jones’ attention will be focused on recovering from Achilles tendon surgery and preparing for the 2026 season.
Daniel Jones He has proven to be a quick turnaround player in the past. While playing quarterback for the New York Giants In 2023, Jones tore his ACL but returned for the start of the 2024 season.
Los Colts (8-5) have lost four of their last five games after their strong start, falling out of the lead in the AFC South and into eighth place overall for the seven-team playoffs.
With Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr. y Riley Leonard injured, the Colts rose to Philip Rivers to the 53-player active roster on Saturday, allowing the 44-year-old quarterback to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
