Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones prepares for return after Achilles injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to start for the team in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Jones has been recovering from an Achilles tear sustained on December 6, 2025, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard noted the recovery timeline is aggressive, drawing parallels to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum's return from a similar injury. While Ballard highlighted that past cases demonstrate the viability of such returns, analysts have noted statistical discrepancies regarding the performance levels of players following this specific surgery. Jones returns to lead an offense that previously struggled after his departure during the 2025 season. The team continues to rely on Jones as the starter ahead of backups Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson.
- •Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles in December 2025.
- •Jones is slated to start Week 1 of the 2026 season.
- •GM Chris Ballard cited Jayson Tatum as a comparison for the recovery timeline.
- •Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson serve as backup quarterback options for the Colts.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Colts’ Daniel Jones Compared to NBA Superstar as Achilles Injury Heals
"Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in December. Despite that incredibly serious injury, the Indianapolis Colts‘ quarterback is expected to be relied upon as his usual starting self for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. It’s flying under the radar, but it’s an injury recovery that bears watching as the Colts get their season rolling. […] The post Colts’ Daniel Jones Compared to NBA Superstar as Achilles Injury Heals appeared first on HEAVY.
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