Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to be sidelined for six to eight months after undergoing surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday in New York. The timeline grants Jones the “ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer’s training camp,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones recently provided some insight into that question, along with what he is hearing. Jonathan Jones says that Indianapolis will "surely want Jones back," but the two sides agreeing to contract terms is going to be the challenge, given Jones' Achilles injury.

Quarterback Daniel Jones is reportedly expected to be back in time for the start of the 2026 NFL season, but his future with the Indianapolis Colts isn't yet certain.

Could the Colts make a sizable move this offseason at the quarterback position after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury?

The Jets, doomed by Achilles injuries in 2023 ( Aaron Rodgers) and 1999 (Vinny Testaverde), could benefit greatly from last week's season-ending injury to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones could potentially be wearing purple and gold by the time he returns from his season-ending Achilles injury.

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t wait for Daniel Jones to start his rehab before disrespecting him. After leading Indianapolis to a 7-5 record, the former Giants quarterback suffered a season-ending injury in Week 14.