According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the injury will sideline Jones for "six to eight months," which would allow him to be "fully cleared" for training camp. "The belief still is that Jones will play next year in Indianapolis," Schefter wrote, "but his contract expires after this season and he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent."

Quarterback Daniel Jones is reportedly expected to be back in time for the start of the 2026 NFL season, but his future with the Indianapolis Colts isn't yet certain.

The Colts have learned when Daniel Jones will return after the QB underwent surgery to repair his Achilles earlier this week.

A 44-year-old Philip Rivers is apparently up to the task of trying to save the Colts’ season. Indianapolis signed the previously retired quarterback, who last appeared in a game five seasons ago, to its practice squad following Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles injury last Sunday, according to multiple reports.

Jeff Saturday and Domonique Foxworth react to reports that retired Philip Rivers worked out with the Colts to replace Daniel Jones after his Achilles injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have found a path to landing Daniel Jones in 2026 after a crushing Achilles injury could derail his Indianapolis Colts' career.

With Daniel Jones set to miss the remainder of the season, the Indianapolis Colts could still save their season with another veteran quarterback.