Daniel Jones, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback, suffered a serious right Achilles tendon injury during the team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and is now expected to miss the rest of the season.
Today’s main development
Reports late Sunday indicated that tests confirmed a torn right Achilles for Jones, and he is expected to undergo season-ending surgery. The injury occurred on a non-contact play in the first quarter, when he planted to throw, fell to the turf, and immediately grabbed his lower right leg before limping off and being ruled out for the game.
Context of his condition
Jones had already been playing through a fractured left fibula in recent weeks, making this Achilles tear an additional, unrelated injury to his other leg. With this setback, the Colts have turned to rookie Riley Leonard at quarterback while Jones faces a long rehab that could affect his status into the 2026 season and his upcoming free agency prospects.
