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Colts' success may hinge on Daniel Jones' recovery for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Colts' success may hinge on Daniel Jones' recovery for 2026 season
Summary

Daniel Jones is recovering from a torn Achilles and is participating in drills during minicamp. CBS Sports outlines potential best and worst outcomes for the Colts, depending on Jones' performance. The best-case scenario sees him leading the team strongly into the season after a promising start in 2025, while the worst-case scenario involves a return to inconsistency that could harm the team's playoff hopes. The Colts are optimistic that Jones will be ready by the season opener against the Ravens on September 13.

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Status Watch
  • •Daniel Jones participated in 7-on-7 drills at minicamp.
  • •Jones is expected to be cleared for 11-on-11 drills in late July.
  • •The Colts hope he can replicate his early 2025 form.
  • •Jones signed a two-year deal worth up to $100 million in incentives.
  • •The Colts face the Ravens in Week 1 on September 13.
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  • 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports believes Colts ‘best-and-worst case outcomes’ both involve QB Daniel Jones
What they're saying
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What Daniel Jones can Colts fans expect for the 2026 season? Their season may very well depend on it.

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