Shane Steichen confirms Daniel Jones remains Colts' starting quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Coach Shane Steichen stated that Daniel Jones will continue as the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts. Jones, who recently signed a two-year, $88 million extension despite recovering from a torn right Achilles, has struggled this season with nine turnovers in three games, including two interceptions in a loss to the Tennessee Titans. Steichen expressed confidence in Jones, emphasizing the need to address the turnovers. The Colts also have Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard on the roster but will not make a change at this time.
- •Daniel Jones has nine turnovers in three games this season.
- •Jones signed a two-year, $88 million extension in the offseason.
- •Steichen emphasized the need to clean up turnovers.
- •Colts lost 26-20 to the Titans in their last game.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Shane Steichen on Daniel Jones' job: He's our starting quarterback
"The Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million extension in the offseason, even though he was returning from a torn right Achilles.
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