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Daniel Jones’ 2025 NFL season came to a bitter end, as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback will have to watch from the sideline the rest of the way after an Achilles injury last week.
For the Colts, the injury is a huge loss as the team seeks a playoff berth. For Jones personally, the injury couldn’t have come at a worse time considering he’s a free agent in March.
Jones signed a tryout deal with the Colts for this season after a tumultuous 2024 campaign in which the New York Giants, the team that drafted him sixth overall in 2019, released him midseason after signing him to a long-term extension. Jones not only won the starting job over Anthony Richardson, the Colts’ fourth overall pick in 2023, but he also shined in head coach Shane Steichen’s offense.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones looks on in the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Image Images)
While Jones will tell you he’s completely focused on how he can help the Colts off the bench, star receiver Michael Pittman Jr. speaks for many on the team when he says he’s “on board” with the team bringing back Jones in 2026.
“Absolutely,” Pittman told Pak Gazette Digital when asked if Jones should get another contract from Indianapolis. “I mean, I’d love to see him here. I think they should seriously consider him for the work he’s done and all the work he’s had.
“I agree with it and I think most of the players do, if not all, too.”
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Jones was just 104 passing yards shy of his career-high in just 13 games, totaling 3,101 on 261 completions (381 attempts). Jones posted a career-high completion percentage (68%) while throwing 19 touchdowns and interceptions. He also scored five touchdowns for the Colts.
The seven-year veteran clearly felt comfortable with his new team, and it helps that running back Jonathan Taylor is performing like an MVP in the backfield, while players like Pittman, rookie Ty Warren, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs are contributing for the Colts.
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But Jones’ injury makes things interesting now, because teams obviously want to dish out millions at the quarterback position to someone who is healthy. Jones also had a history of injuries beyond the Achilles tendon, as he was already playing with a fractured fibula, which may have contributed to the Achilles injury.
With the Giants, Jones also tore his ACL in 2023 while dealing with an ailment during his time in New York.
But depending on when Jones is able to return to the field, perhaps his home will be in Indianapolis in the coming years.
“I feel very lucky to be here,” Jones told Pak Gazette Digital last month. “This time a year ago was obviously a lot different for me and figuring out what was next and where I was going to go… The opportunity to join the Colts and play with these guys has been amazing. I’ve been very fortunate that way, and yeah, I think I learned a lot in New York and started my career there. I’m grateful for that, but you try to learn along the way and take advantage of the opportunities that you have.”
PERFECT CLEAN, PERFECT GAME
Pittman partnered with Oral-B, which was recently named the official toothbrush of the NFL, and recorded fun content featuring beloved Colts mascot Blue.
Michael Pittman Jr. and beloved Colts mascot Blue have partnered with Oral-B, the official toothbrush of the NFL. (Oral-B)
Pittman and Blue were trying to clean their pearly whites with the new iO Series electric toothbrush, and while Blue is known for his jiggling belly during games, he also had a giant set of teeth to clean right before the game.
As someone who never deviates from his game day routine, he starts by brushing his teeth first and foremost in the morning.
“Smile is everything,” Pittman said. “Since Oral-B is the official toothbrush of the NFL, I felt like it was the perfect partner because they give you the perfect clean so you can play the perfect game with their IO series toothbrush that they just launched. It does all the work for you, so it couldn’t be easier.”
