Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones prepares for return after Achilles injury
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 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.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Colts QB Daniel Jones gives definitive injury update ahead of Week 1
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Colts Daniel Jones Gets Bold Prediction Ahead of Season Opener
- 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.
"Indianapolis Colts Daniel Jones gets a bold prediction as he returns from suffering two leg injuries last season The post Colts Daniel Jones Gets Bold Prediction Ahead of Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
"Colts quarterback Daniel Jones says he is 100% healthy and ready for full-speed action after completing his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:26 PMColts QB Daniel Jones gives definitive injury update ahead of Week 1
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones says he is 100% healthy and ready for full-speed action after completing his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:58 AMColts Daniel Jones Gets Bold Prediction Ahead of Season Opener
Indianapolis Colts Daniel Jones gets a bold prediction as he returns from suffering two leg injuries last season The post Colts Daniel Jones Gets Bold Prediction Ahead of Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:35 PMColts’ 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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