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Colts quarterback Daniel Jones targets Week 1 return after Achilles surgery

Daniel Jones participated in individual drills and threw passes during voluntary team activities. He stated he expects to start the regular season opener against the Ravens.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones participated in individual drills and threw passes at the start of voluntary team activities in Indianapolis. He is targeting a Week 1 return after undergoing surgery for a ruptured Achilles in November. Jones confirmed he expects to be the starting quarterback when the regular season begins at home against the Ravens in September.

He also plans to participate fully in training camp. "Definitely still work to be done and progress to be made. So, I think it's just continuing to get stronger, continuing to run faster, cut harder.

Contract and roster background The Colts signed Jones to a two-year, $88 million deal after he began the previous season with an 8-2 record before injuries ended his year. Riley Leonard is listed on the roster along with former Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan, who was signed to the practice squad on Christmas Day last season.

Key Facts

Week 1 target
Jones aims to return for regular-season opener
Two-year deal
Colts signed Jones for $88 million
8-2 record
Colts stood at 8-2 before Jones's season-ending injury
Voluntary activities
Jones ran drills and threw passes at OTAs

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. November

    Daniel Jones underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles.

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  2. December

    Colts signed Philip Rivers out of retirement and added Seth Henigan to the practice squad.

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  3. May 27, 2026

    Daniel Jones participated in individual drills and threw passes during voluntary team activities.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Colts may finalize their starting quarterback position before training camp.

  2. 02

    Team could adjust depth chart if Anthony Richardson remains or departs.

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