Overview
- Jones exited in the first quarter of Week 14 at Jacksonville with a non-contact right Achilles injury and was ruled out shortly after.
- Head coach Shane Steichen said the situation was "not looking good," and multiple reports, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter, say Jones tore his Achilles and will have surgery.
- The veteran had been playing through a fractured left fibula in recent weeks, with his mobility and accuracy declining since early November.
- With Anthony Richardson still on injured reserve, Leonard finished the game at quarterback; Brett Rypien is on the practice squad, and the team could add another passer, per Schefter.
- The Colts fell to 8-5 with a 36-19 loss to the Jaguars, and a roughly nine-month Achilles recovery timeline could affect Jones’ pending free agency and the team’s 2026 plans.