Colts QB Daniel Jones is 'throwing' and 'moving' as he recovers from an Achilles injury. General manager Chris Ballard noted that while progress is being made, there is no clear timeline for his return to full action.
Key points
Daniel Jones is recovering from an Achilles injury.
He is currently able to throw and move.
No clear timeline for his return has been established.
Jones signed a two-year contract worth up to $100 million.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard provided updates on player recoveries.
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Colts QB Daniel Jones 'throwing' and 'moving' after Achilles injury
INDIANAPOLIS – Less than seven months since he tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee in a Week 5 on-field collision, Spencer Shrader has casually been knocking down 50-plus-yard field goals.
Like several Colts starters, Shrader’s injury rehab will bleed into the start of the team’s offseason workout program that kicks off this week, but Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters that Shrader, as well several players like team captains quarterback Daniel Jones and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, continue to trend in the right direction as they work their way back onto the field for traditional work later this summer.
Ballard still maintained the Colts do not have a clear, concrete timeline as to when to expect Jones, the franchise’s starting quarterback who recently signed a two-year deal worth up to $100 million, back in normal action after he tore is right Achilles tendon in Week 14 at Jacksonville. Jones, though, is “throwing” and “moving.”
“He’s in a really good spot,” Ballard said of his team’s starting quarterback. “We’re all shooting for Week 1 for sure, but we’ll kinda let his body dictate (it). He’s moving along."
Q&A
What is the current status of Colts QB Daniel Jones after his Achilles injury?
Daniel Jones is currently 'throwing' and 'moving' as part of his recovery from an Achilles injury.
When did Daniel Jones suffer his Achilles injury?
Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles tendon in Week 14 during a game against Jacksonville.
What is the timeline for Daniel Jones' return to play?
There is no clear timeline for Daniel Jones' return to normal action, according to Colts general manager Chris Ballard.
How much is Daniel Jones' new contract with the Colts worth?
Daniel Jones recently signed a two-year deal with the Colts worth up to $100 million.
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Tight end Tyler Warren of Penn State was selected 14th overall in the 2025 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Tight end Tyler Warren of Penn State was selected 14th overall in the 2025 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Laiatu Latu of UCLA was selected 15th overall in the 2024 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Quarterback Anthony Richardson of Florida was selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL draft.
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Defensive end Kwity Paye of Michigan was selected 21st overall in the 2022 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett of Miami was selected 29th overall in the 2015 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Bjoern Werner of Florida State was selected 24th overall in the 2013 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Offensive tackle Anthony Castonzo of Boston College was selected 22nd overall in the 2011 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Running back Donald Brown of Connecticut was selected 27th overall in the 2009 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio State was selected 32nd overall in the 2007 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive end Dwight Freeney of Syracuse was selected 11th overall in the 2002 NFL draft.
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Wide receiver Reggie Wayne of Miami was selected 30th overall in the 2001 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Quarterback Peyton Manning of Tennessee was selected first overall in the 1998 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Offensive tackle Tarik Glenn of California was selected 19th overall in the 1997 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison of Syracuse was selected 19th overall in the 1996 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Defensive tackle Ellis Johnson of Florida was selected 15th overall in the 1995 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
Wide receiver Sean Dawkins of California was selected 16th overall in the 1993 NFL draft.
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
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The Colts have no 2026 first-round picks. Here's who Indianapolis drafted before
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Similarly, Buckner is not expected to return to full action until training camp after the All-Pro defensive lineman underwent surgery earlier this offseason to repair a herniated disc that led to a compressed nerve in his neck that sidelined Buckner for seven of the team’s final eight games of 2025. Ballard told reporters that Buckner, who at 32 enters the final year of his contact this fall, recently began performing plyometric workouts (high intensity, explosive movements) to test his mobility.
The Colts will also be without star wide receiver Alec Pierce until the start of training camp in July, Ballard said, after the team’s new WR1 underwent a “clean-up” procedure on one of his ankles that requires a three-month recovery timeline.
Ballard said cornerback Justin Walley and safety Hunter Wohler – both standout 2025 draft picks who shined last summer in training camp – are expected to return to fully participation before the end of OTAs. Walley tore his ACL during a joint practice with the Ravens in August after appearing in line to land a starting spot somewhere on the field. Wohler suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury in his right foot during an August practice.
Indianapolis is also without veteran slot corner Kenny Moore II and backup quarterback Anthony Richardson Jr. for this week’s activities and likely into the future, after both made trade requests in recent weeks.
