Overview
- Jones posted an Instagram note thanking teammates, coaches, the Colts organization and fans after tearing his right Achilles last Sunday.
- Team leaders and coaches praised his toughness, noting he played recent games with a fractured left fibula before the non-contact Achilles injury.
- The quarterback underwent season-ending surgery earlier this week, and multiple outlets cite an expected recovery of about nine months.
- The setback complicates his market after a one-year deal in Indianapolis, with reporting indicating a shorter prove-it contract could replace a longer pact.
- Before the injury, Jones led the Colts to an 8-5 start and logged 3,109 passing yards with 19 touchdowns, while the team turned to Philip Rivers as short-term cover.