Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to be sidelined for six to eight months after undergoing surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday in New York. The timeline grants Jones the “ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer’s training camp,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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.

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

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 .

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."

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.

The Colts' recovery timeline for Daniel Jones would see him receive clearance in time for training camp. More at PFR.

Could the Colts make a sizable move this offseason at the quarterback position after Daniel Jones' Achilles injury?