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Daniel Jones injury update: Colts QB to undergo Achilles surgery
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Daniel Jones can't catch a break lately.
The Indianapolis Colts quarterback is already dealing with a fractured fibula. Now, he's dealing with a new injury in Week 14. While the left leg was the one with the fracture, Jones appeared to suffer a non-contact injury to his right Achilles on a rainy day in Jacksonville .
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In the midst of a playoff race, Indianapolis can ill afford to lose the quarterback who has been key to its success. And for Jones, it's a tough reality to face after reviving his career with the Colts.
Here's the latest on Jones.
Daniel Jones injury update
Jones will undergo a season-ending surgery to repair his torn Achilles, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter .
"I don't have the full details on it, but we'll get more clarity on that," Colts head coach Steichen initially said after the game, via WISH-TV News . "Not for sure, but it's not looking good."
Jones was ruled out with an Achilles injury during the Week 14 game.
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The quarterback limped to the locker room after being evaluated in the blue medical tent with a non-contact right leg injury.
It wasn't a good-looking scene in Jacksonville as Jones fell to the ground after a throw on third down. He immediately reached for his right calf, slamming his helmet on the field as trainers evaluated the injury.
Riley Leonard came into the game to replace Jones.
Colts QB depth chart
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The Colts are rolling with just two healthy quarterbacks on their active roster. Jones has owned the QB1 since winning the competition over Anthony Richardson during the offseason.
Richardson has been on injured reserve with an orbital fracture, leaving Leonard as the other remaining signal caller on the roster.
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Leonard was drafted by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Notre Dame product made a brief cameo appearance on Oct. 26 against the Tennessee Titans , but hasn't seen any other game action in his rookie season.
Brett Rypien is on the Indianapolis practice squad, but he was not elevated to the active roster for Week 14. If Leonard falls victim to injury, the Colts will be without a traditional quarterback the rest of the way.
This story has been updated.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Daniel Jones injury update: Colts QB suffers Achilles injury
