NFL News: Colts’ Daniel Jones suffers Achilles injury

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones left Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a serious lower leg injury while dropping back to pass.

Jones, already playing with a broken left fibula, fell to the ground and grabbed his right Achilles tendon. When the trainers came out to check on him, Jones slammed his helmet in frustration. He was able to walk cautiously to the locker room under his own power.

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He was ruled out for the remainder of the game with an Achilles tendon injury, the team said.

Colts quarterback Riley Leonard entered the game.

The Colts were in a fight for the AFC South division while Jones was putting together an MVP-like season to get the team there. The two teams were tied atop the division and Sunday’s game became important for the playoff race.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) leaves the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jones had 3,041 passing yards and 19 touchdown passes as Indianapolis went 8-4 on the season. The injury upends Jones’ pursuit of an MVP and Comeback Player of the Year award.

He joined the Colts as a free agent after finishing the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings. The New York Giants released him mid-year and decided to embark on a new journey with a new quarterback.

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Jones had 14,582 passing yards, 70 touchdown passes and 47 interceptions in 70 games with the Giants.