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Colts, Daniel Jones Eye 2026 Reunion as Ownership Raises Urgency After Collapse

Negotiations on a new deal now headline Indianapolis’ offseason as Jones rehabs a torn Achilles.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones moves along the sideline on a scooter Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, ahead a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Carlie Irsay-Gordon speaks with media Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, during a press conference held at the Indianapolis Colts practice facility. Irsay-Gordon, the co-owner and CEO of the Colts, addressed questions about the team retaining head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard.
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Overview

  • Daniel Jones said he would love to return and expects to be ready for the start of training camp after his Week 14 right Achilles tear and surgery.
  • Head coach Shane Steichen signaled the team wants Jones back, with the quarterback set to hit free agency in March after a one-year deal.
  • Reporting outlines possible contract paths such as a short-term or incentive-heavy agreement, with tagging described as an option the Colts could consider.
  • Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon kept GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen in place and set a highest-urgency mandate following a seven-game season-ending skid.
  • Shane Steichen and Irsay-Gordon gave noncommittal answers on Anthony Richardson due to lingering eye limitations as rookie Riley Leonard’s strong first start strengthened the in-house depth conversation.