Daniel Jones’ Achilles tear leaves Colts scrambling at quarterback
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a serious injury during Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The setback raises questions about his future with the team, as he was already playing through a broken bone in his left leg. Meanwhile, starter Anthony Richardson remains sidelined with no clear return in sight.
Jones went down in the third quarter after a hit that left him clutching his right ankle. Initial reports suggest a torn Achilles tendon, which an MRI will confirm in the coming days. If the diagnosis is confirmed, his recovery could take up to nine months, potentially delaying his return until the 2026 season.
The injury comes at a difficult time for Jones, who had been playing through a broken bone in his left leg for the past two weeks. His performance had already declined over the last month, with opposing defences increasing pressure on him. Now, he is expected to miss the rest of the 2025 campaign.
Jones joined the Colts this season on a one-year, £11.3 million deal—a sharp drop from his previous four-year, £129 million contract with the New York Giants. As a pending free agent, this latest injury could complicate his chances of securing a new long-term agreement with Indianapolis.
Anthony Richardson, the Colts’ fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, remains on injured reserve after suffering a broken orbital bone earlier in the season. His recovery timeline is still uncertain, and the team has not disclosed any updates on contract discussions with him. With both quarterbacks sidelined, Indianapolis faces uncertainty at the position for the remainder of the year.
Jones’ Achilles injury leaves the Colts without their two primary quarterbacks for the foreseeable future. His recovery period and contract status will likely shape the team’s off-season plans. Meanwhile, Richardson’s timeline for return remains unclear, adding to the challenges ahead for Indianapolis.
