Colts’ Daniel Jones reveals bold goal regarding injury recovery

Shortly after it was realized on Wednesday that the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones had agreed to a two-year, $88M deal that may very well be value as much as $100M, a report revealed that Jones is anticipated to be prepared for the beginning of the 2026 season coming off the torn Achilles he suffered on Dec. 7, 2025. 

Afterward Wednesday, Jones appeared on “The Pat McAfee Present” and mentioned his ongoing restoration.

Daniel Jones has this purpose in thoughts for return to motion

“My purpose is to be again by Week 1 and be able to go,” Jones confirmed, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59. “That’s what we’ve been working in the direction of and may be capable of accomplish. We’ll hold checking the containers. I’m planning on being again, and the purpose is capturing for Week 1.” 

A January report shared that veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has expertise getting back from a torn Achilles, had “supplied Jones recommendation on attacking his rehab throughout cellphone conversations.” On Wednesday, Jones stated that he has had “useful” chats with Rodgers, fellow quarterback Kirk Cousins and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers about recovering from such a setback. 

Daniel Jones discusses returning to Colts

The Colts seemed like reputable championship contenders after Jones went 8-2
as Indianapolis’ starter this previous season. Nevertheless, he then started coping with a reported fibula damage in Week 12, and the Colts later by no means absolutely recovered after Jones went down for the rest of the marketing campaign in early December. 

Indianapolis utilizing the transition tag to retain Jones’ rights gave him a chance to study what sort of offers he might have acquired from different golf equipment. It feels like he by no means got here all that near leaving the Colts this offseason. 

“I wished to be again, and I’m glad we obtained it discovered,” Jones informed McAfee, per Nathan Brown of the Indianapolis Star. “The transition tag, that entire course of was fascinating, however I at all times wished to be right here, and had religion it might work out. Undoubtedly appreciative, grateful and fired as much as be right here. We’ve obtained a particular factor going. (I really like) working with this teaching workers and the fellows within the locker room, and I’m fired as much as get [wide receiver Alec Pierce] again. Wanting ahead to it.”

Jones can now absolutely concentrate on getting as wholesome as potential for September.