Overview
- Jones, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 14, confirmed he will take part in full 11-on-11 team drills when the Colts open training camp on July 29.
- The quarterback said he "feels good" and has been medically cleared to "do everything" after an offseason of rehab that included individual drills and 7-on-7 work during OTAs and minicamp.
- Colts coach Shane Steichen echoed that Jones will be a full participant and praised his rehab work, saying Jones has attacked the recovery process.
- Indianapolis signed Jones to a two-year, $88 million deal this spring and chose not to add an experienced veteran backup, increasing the team's near-term reliance on his return to form.
- Before the injury Jones had 3,101 passing yards, 19 TD passes and five rushing TDs in 13 starts, and the Colts' offense led the league in scoring earlier in the season, so his on-field performance this fall will shape the team's playoff prospects.