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Colts aim to end playoff drought after Daniel Jones' ACL injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:43 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Colts aim to end playoff drought after Daniel Jones' ACL injury

Summary

The Indianapolis Colts are preparing for the 2026 NFL season, hoping to break their playoff drought. After starting 2025 strong with an 8-3 record, the team collapsed to finish 8-9 following quarterback Daniel Jones' ACL tear. The team signed Jones to a new contract this offseason, and he is progressing toward a possible Week 1 return. The Colts are also addressing their quarterback depth, with new additions and existing players vying for position. Mandatory minicamp begins soon, increasing focus on Jones' recovery and the team's playoff aspirations.

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Status Watch

•Colts finished 2025 NFL season with an 8-9 record.
•Daniel Jones injured his ACL during the season.
•Colts signed Jones to a new contract in the offseason.
•Jones participated in seven-on-seven drills during OTAs.
•Mandatory minicamp opens soon for the Colts.

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6:43 PMYahoo Sports — “Eye a Strong Rebound”: Indianapolis Colts Looking to End Playoff Drought In 2026 After Daniel Jones Tears ACL in 2025

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The Indianapolis Colts were hitting its stride during the middle of the 2025 NFL season. At one point, Indianapolis had an 8-3 record, and it looked like they were going to end its playoff drought. Well, the Colts collapsed and finished with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs due to quarterback Daniel Jones tearing […] The post “Eye a Strong Rebound”: Indianapolis Colts Looking to End Playoff Drought In 2026 After Daniel Jones Tears ACL in 2025 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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