Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen said tests confirmed Jones tore his right Achilles and will undergo surgery within the week, ending his 2025 season.
- Rookie Riley Leonard has a right knee issue after replacing Jones and is only “hopefully” available to face the Seahawks, per Steichen.
- Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve with a fractured orbital and will not be activated this week.
- With Jones headed to IR, the Colts have Leonard on the 53-man roster and Brett Rypien on the practice squad; Steichen said the team is evaluating additional quarterback moves, and Rypien would likely start if Leonard cannot play.
- Indianapolis has slipped to the AFC’s No. 8 spot after three straight losses and now tackles a difficult closing slate against Seattle, San Francisco, Jacksonville and Houston; Jones had been playing through a separate left fibula injury earlier this season.