Overview
- Jones exited in the first quarter on a non-contact play and was ruled out with a right Achilles injury after previously playing through a fractured left fibula.
- Steichen said the injury is “not looking good” and could end Jones’ 2025 season, with an MRI expected to determine the severity.
- Jones was photographed on the sideline in a walking boot with an earpiece in the second half, a detail that leaves the extent of damage uncertain.
- Rookie Riley Leonard replaced Jones and finished 18-of-29 with 145 yards, a rushing touchdown and an interception, while Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve and Brett Rypien is on the practice squad.
- The Colts fell 36-19 to the Jaguars to drop to 8-5, face a tough closing slate, and could see their playoff outlook worsen; an MRI-confirmed tear would likely imply roughly a nine-month recovery, per reports.