Daniel Jones has progressed to throwing the football, though head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that the team will remain cautious regarding his availability for the start of the season. While Riley Leonard is currently slated as the backup, Anthony Richardson’s status for the No. 2 role remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a right eye injury.
Lingering health questions leave Indy’s quarterback depth chart in flux as the team monitors how both players’ rehab progresses this summer. When healthy, Daniel Jones is the starting quarterback, and he is a sneaky value in best ball and superflex dynasty leagues.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday ...
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told the media ...
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) ...
Daniel Jones is currently shredding his Achilles recovery protocol, and with Chris Ballard officially endorsing his progress, he is the locked-and-loaded starter for Indy in 2026. Before the tear, Jones was a high-level efficiency engine, ranking No. 6 in Dropback EPA with a career-high 68.0% Completion Percentage and a 100.2 Passer Rating that screams high-end fantasy value.
With Anthony Richardson essentially out of the picture and Riley Leonard looming as the No. 2 insurance policy, the runway is clear for Jones to be the undisputed centerpiece of this Colts offensive machine.
Recovering from December surgery, Daniel Jones is already throwing and moving as he and the team target a Week 1 return. While his road to recovery is long, his current rehab progress has kept both parties optimistic about his availability for the season opener.
Avoiding the PUP list at the start of training camp will be the primary indicator that he is trending toward playing in the first game. Jones is currently one of the best values in superflex and 2 QB best ball and dynasty leagues.
Daniel Jones has seen his season abruptly end due to a torn Achilles. The injury occurred in a devastating loss to the division rival Jaguars.
With his comeback put on pause, Jones will likely end up signing a 1-year prove it deal to remain with the Colts. The timeline of his rehabilitation remains to be seen. In a surprise move, the Colts had Chargers legend Philip Rivers on speed dial. Rivers has signed to the practice squad and has a real shot to play week 15 against the Seahawks. This would be an immediate revival for Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman Jr., Jonathan Taylor, and company.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
With Daniels Jones sidelined from a torn Achilles, Philip Rivers will have a workout with the Colts.
The Colts suffered 2 dramatic losses on Sunday. One to the division rival Jaguars to the tune of 36-19 and also in the form of starting quarterback Daniel Jones tearing his Achilles to end his season.
With the Colts fighting to salvage what was a promising start to their season, they will bring in Philip Rivers for a visit and workout tomorrow. The NC State and Chargers legend had a one year stint with the Colts in 2020 where they made the playoffs. Should Rivers play Sunday, that would be a dramatic boost all things considered. If Rivers can still sling it, fantasy gamers can hope Rivers will buoy the Colts weapons ala Jameis Winston and Joe Flacco.
UPDATE: Philip Rivers has signed with the Colts and could play as soon as this Sunday against the Seahawks.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The AFC South leading Indianapolis Colts have been quite the surprise to many this season, thanks to the career revival of Daniel Jones. News has broken that Jones, who was dealing with a lower leg injury, has a fracture in his fibula.
On the season, Jones has completed 242 passes for 2840 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 159 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, on pace to be a career year. He will continue to try to tough it out as the Colts prepare for a playoff run. The injury will undoubtedly be put to the test in week 13 as they take on a potent Texans defense.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
