Overview
- Coach Shane Steichen said Jones will undergo Achilles surgery within the week, with an injured reserve move still pending to free a roster spot.
- Rookie Riley Leonard has a right knee injury and is described as “hopefully” available to face the Seahawks after relieving Jones in Week 14.
- Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve with an orbital bone injury and will not be activated this week.
- The team is evaluating quarterback additions, with multiple reports of a Philip Rivers workout planned; Joe Flacco has been mentioned on social media but remains speculative, while Brett Rypien is the immediate practice-squad option and TE Tyler Warren is the emergency QB.
- Indianapolis has slipped to 8-5 and the AFC’s No. 8 spot and now faces a demanding finish against the Seahawks, 49ers, Jaguars and Texans.