Daniel Jones says he is ready for 2026 season after Achilles tear

The first training camp practice is set for July 29.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 261 min read

After suffering a season-ending Achilles injury last year, Daniel Jones says he is ready to go for the new season 🙌 http Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: <a href='https://wire.report/article/colts-share-offseason-look-at-daniel-jones-as-achilles-rehab-2026-06-06'>Daniel Jones</a> tore his right Achilles in Week 14 last December, ending his 2025 season with four games left. He advanced to seven-on-seven work during the final two weeks of the offseason program.

Why it matters: His return anchors a two-year, $88 million commitment made in March. Indianapolis opens the season Sept. 13 after missing the playoffs in 2025.

By the numbers: Jones completed 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions while going 8-5 in 2025.

What to watch: Veterans report July 28 before the first practice July 29. Full-team, 11-on-11 participation is the next marker to watch.

Sources

@ESPNNFL 2026-07-26T23:12:03.726399+00:00

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