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QB40 insightsLatest Aug 3, 2026
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PositiveNewsAug 3, 2026Hayden Winks
Hayden Winkson X

Daniel Jones tore his Achilles eight months ago. He's taken every first-team rep through four camp practices. Reportedly moving well. Obviously expecting ton of regression on #Colts offense. But reminder this team averaged 32.1 points/game in the first 10 last year, before Jones got banged up. That was most in the NFL. <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487524/2026/08/03/colts-training-camp-daniel-jones-tyler-warren/>

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PositiveInjuryAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and showing strong early signs at training camp. Tight end Mo Alie-Cox reports Jones "looks like he never got hurt," noting he's "throwing dimes left and right on the field, getting out the pocket, scrambling and different things like that." Guard Quenton Nelson echoed the assessment, saying "He's back like he's never left" and "He's been incredible," indicating Jones is performing at pre-injury levels during practice. The source notes expectations should remain tempered until Jones faces live defenders, but early returns suggest he's on track to make the Achilles injury a distant memory heading into the regular season opener against the Ravens on September 13.
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PositiveNewsAug 3, 2026Adam Levitan
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Daniel Jones tore his Achilles eight months ago. He's taken every first-team rep through four camp practices. Reportedly moving well. Obviously expecting ton of regression on #Colts offense. But reminder this team averaged 32.1 points/game in the first 10 last year, before Jones got banged up. That was most in the NFL. <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487524/2026/08/03/colts-training-camp-daniel-jones-tyler-warren/>

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Still early in Training Camp but every report on Daniel Jones has been extremely positive Great to hear he took every 1st team rep (the trust in his achilles is there by him and the team) We need to keep hearing it because its also important he can keep doing that in successive days via @​RomeovilleKid

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 202632BeatWriters
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#Colts QB Daniel Jones tried to find Ashton Dulin over the middle off of play-action to kick off 11-on-11 play and Sauce Gardner was not having it. Jones/Dulin rebounded against Gardner a couple of plays later when the two connected on a quick slant from under center.

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PositiveProjectionAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Jones posted a career-best 100.2 passer rating last season in Indianapolis after six less efficient seasons with the New York Giants. The Colts awarded him a two-year, $88 million deal with $49 million guaranteed, signaling organizational confidence in his ability to replicate the 8-2 start performance. Colts teammates rave about his work ethic and leadership, from his meticulous rehab approach to his focus on the field. His 2027 salary is not guaranteed, so 2026 health and performance will dictate the future of the position.
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NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Jones was cleared to fully participate in training camp after tearing his right Achilles tendon in December, but clearance doesn't mean he's back to 100 percent of his pre-injury health and mobility; the NFL historically views Achilles tears as requiring a nine-month recovery period, though some players have beaten that timeline. Padded work will help clarify his progress more than shells work. The Colts believe Jones can replicate the performance that sparked their 8-2 start last season, but recovering fully and wisely is crucial given his prior fractured fibula on the other leg may have contributed to compensation patterns.
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NegativeInjuryAug 1, 2026NFL.com News
Jones' progress from an Achilles injury is the No. 1 topic in Indianapolis entering camp. The Colts held the starter out of team drills during offseason workouts but expect him to be full go sometime during camp. The focus will be on how many reps he can take and how he looks. The source notes that Achilles injuries can be a slog to return from, and while Jones is younger than Kirk Cousins, Cousins never relied on his mobility like Jones does. If Jones is stuck in the pocket or struggles to push off the injured leg, leading to limp passes, the Colts' offense could wither.
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PositiveProjectionJul 31, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football
Jones, 29, was a fantasy revelation last season as the former New York Giants starter, healthy after years of controversy and disappointment, was a borderline top-10 fantasy quarterback for much of the season before suffering a Week 14 Achilles tear. He was efficient and accurate, threw downfield effectively while averaging a career-best 8.1 yards per attempt, and added five rushing touchdowns. Now with the Colts, Jones is active and 'ready to go' after his Achilles injury, though he is not among the top 20 QBs in early ESPN ADP, likely due to the recency of his injury.
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