By: Hannah Vore, Intern Journalist
June 12, 2026
2025 Season-ending Injury & Contract Agreement
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is returning to the field six months after tearing his Achilles.
The season-ending injury occurred against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 7, 2025. He was placed on injured reserve and underwent surgery two days later.
While still in recovery, the Colts re-signed Jones on March 11 to a two-year, $88 million contract. Jones is guaranteed $50 million at signing, with $60 million guaranteed for injury. According to agents Brian Murphy and Andrew Kessler, the deal can be worth up to $100 million with incentives and bonuses.
“Fired up to be back and definitely grateful for the opportunity to be back and here with the Colts,” said Jones on “The Pat McAfee Show” after reaching the contract agreement.
Cleared for 7-on-7 Drills
On June 1, Jones was cleared to do 7-on-7 drills, which are no-contact drills focused on pass plays, during the Colts’ organized team activities.
“To get him out there in 7-on-7 was huge, to get him in the fold, running plays with the guys,” said Colts head coach Shane Steichen.
When asked in a press conference Tuesday about progressing to 11-on-11 drills during minicamp, Jones indicated that step won’t be taken quite yet.
“I mean, I asked, but yeah, I think right now it’s just 7-on-7,” said Jones.
Steichen said the team is being cautious with Jones’ recovery.
“It’s spring, we don’t play for a while, so we’ve got to be smart with his injury. But he’s making great progress,” said Steichen.
Jones added that he feels good about his rehab progress.
“I think I’m closer. I think there’s still work to be done. I wouldn’t say I’m all the way there at this point,” said Jones.
The Colts’ training camp will start in late July, giving Jones more time to recover. A source told NFL insider Adam Schefter that he expects Jones to be ready by then.
Background
The 29-year-old quarterback is entering his eighth season in the NFL. He was the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Duke, selected by the New York Giants.
He played with the Giants for six seasons before being released in November 2024. After spending a couple of months on the Minnesota Vikings roster, he was signed by the Colts as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2025.