Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to be sidelined for six to eight months after undergoing surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday in New York. The timeline grants Jones the “ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer’s training camp,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones recently provided some insight into that question, along with what he is hearing. Jonathan Jones says that Indianapolis will "surely want Jones back," but the two sides agreeing to contract terms is going to be the challenge, given Jones' Achilles injury.

The Indianapolis Colts will have to finish out this season without their quarterback, as Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles during their 36-19 Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, per ESPN .

Punter Braden Mann's touchdown-saving tackle on a fourth quarter return secured the win, allowing the Jaguars to leapfrog them in the draft order. A few days later, Mann told ESPN he received blowback on social media from angry Jets fans.

Quarterback Daniel Jones is reportedly expected to be back in time for the start of the 2026 NFL season, but his future with the Indianapolis Colts isn't yet certain.

Could the Colts make a sizable move this offseason at the quarterback position after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones could potentially be wearing purple and gold by the time he returns from his season-ending Achilles injury.

Daniel Jones underwent surgery that is expected to sideline him for 6-8 months, giving the Colts QB the ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer's training camp, sources told ESPN.

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t wait for Daniel Jones to start his rehab before disrespecting him. After leading Indianapolis to a 7-5 record, the former Giants quarterback suffered a season-ending injury in Week 14.