Daniel Jones underwent surgery Tuesday in New York that is expected to sideline him for six to eight months, giving the Indianapolis Colts quarterback the ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer’s training camp, sources told ESPN.
The belief still is that Jones will play next year in Indianapolis, but his contract expires after this season and he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.
Jones and the Colts did not have any discussions about an extension while the quarterback was having a resurgent season and leading Indianapolis to the top of the AFC South. Then last Sunday, Jones fell to the ground, slammed his helmet in frustration and knew that he had torn his Achilles — before the MRI even confirmed it.
New York Giants, Jones tore his ACL but returned in time for the start of the 2024 season.
The Colts (8-5) have lost four of their last five games after their strong start to the season, falling out of the AFC South lead and into the No. 8 overall seed for the seven-team playoff field.
With Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard all injured, the Colts elevated Philip Rivers to the 53-man active roster Saturday, paving the way for the 44-year-old quarterback to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
