Overview
- Indianapolis confirmed Jones tore his right Achilles in Jacksonville, ending his 2025 season after an 8-4 run as the starter on a one-year, $14 million deal.
- Leonard replaced Jones against the Jaguars and is expected to start, finishing 18-of-29 for 145 yards with an interception and a rushing touchdown.
- The Colts are 8-5 and presently in the AFC Wild Card mix, but their playoff outlook worsens with Jones out and Richardson unavailable.
- Yahoo Sports reports Richardson has not been cleared following an orbital fracture, with no timetable for a 2025 return.
- Analysts note the injury complicates 2026 decisions, with Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer citing a projected ~$46 million franchise tag as a costly option, and reports indicate Indianapolis lacks first-round picks in 2026 and 2027.