Overview
- Jones suffered a non-contact injury in the first quarter against the Jaguars, grabbed at his right lower leg, was ruled out, and later returned to the sideline in a walking boot.
- The Colts said further imaging is scheduled, and while some outlets reported a torn Achilles and season-ending surgery, the team has not announced a final diagnosis.
- Jones had been playing through a fractured left fibula in recent weeks with a custom protective pad, and his mobility had declined leading into Week 14.
- Rookie Riley Leonard replaced Jones and went 18-of-29 for 145 yards with an interception and a rushing touchdown as Indianapolis fell 36-19 and slipped behind Jacksonville in the AFC South race.
- With Anthony Richardson still on injured reserve because of a fractured orbital bone, Indianapolis faces thin quarterback depth and short-term uncertainty under center.