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 .

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.

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.

While he underwent successful surgery today to repair his torn Achilles’, Colts QB Daniel Jones‘ future is currently uncertain. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports mentions that Jones may not be back with the team next season.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the injury will sideline Jones for "six to eight months," which would allow him to be "fully cleared" for training camp. "The belief still is that Jones will play next year in Indianapolis," Schefter wrote, "but his contract expires after this season and he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent."

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

“The Colts are already giving Daniel Jones’ No. 17 to Philip Rivers,” Carton said in a clip shared on X/Twitter. “The body’s not even cold yet! The first chance they get to humiliate him, embarrass him, and emasculate him is by giving his number away to a 44-year-old grandfather who hasn’t thrown a pass in five years.”