Daniel Jones Is Throwing Again and the Colts Just Got a Major Lift on His Comeback
Daniel Jones is back to slinging it. Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones, who tore his right Achilles tendon just over four months ago, recently started dropping back and throwing again, coach Shane Steichen announced Tuesday. This is huge news for a team banking on getting their star QB back in time for the 2026 season.
The Rehab is Tracking Right on Schedule
Jones inked a massive two-year, $88 million contract extension last month after an incredible debut with the Colts in 2025. The organization has been crystal clear from the start: they believe he'll be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season, and right now, the timeline is holding up. Steichen made it clear that Jones is doing the work. "He's done a hell of a job with his rehab," Steichen said. "He's been tirelessly working at it. He's been in here every day, 8 to 3 o'clock."
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThe throwing milestone matters because it signals Jones is hitting the landmarks his medical team set for him. Steichen said Jones is "on a good path" to achieve his goals. He's not participating in the offseason workouts that kicked off Monday, but the fact that he's already back to throwing while the rest of the team ramps up shows the Colts' confidence level.
All Hands on Deck for the Comeback
Indianapolis is treating this like a championship-level priority. Coach Steichen has even consulted with Boston Celtics president of basketball operations on how the Celtics managed Jayson Tatum's Achilles recovery. Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in the 2025 postseason but has returned, giving the Colts a real-world template for what's possible.
That kind of cross-sport due diligence tells you everything about how seriously the Colts are taking Jones' return. This isn't just wishful thinking. It's a methodical, well-resourced operation designed to get their franchise QB back on the field healthy and ready to lead.
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