Colts quarterback Daniel Jones cleared for training camp
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has been fully cleared for training camp and will participate in full team drills when practices begin on Wednesday, July 29, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon suffered last December. The 29-year-old announced his status on Monday during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," expressing optimism about his readiness for the upcoming season.
Jones said he plans to be back in 11-on-11 drills from the first day of camp. "I'm feeling good," Jones said. "Plan is to be back in 11-on-11, full team drills Wednesday when we start up practice. Be out there with the guys, excited to be back." He added, "I can do everything. There's nothing that I can't do. There's still that last little bit that you're working to get back, but I feel good in the next month or so as I get into team drills, 11-on-11 doing everything again, coming back and feeling 100."
The quarterback sustained the season-ending injury to his right Achilles during a Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 7, 2025. Before the injury, Jones was in the midst of a career year, having thrown for 3,101 yards with 19 touchdowns and...