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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a torn achilles, the team confirmed, citing head coach Shane Steichen, in post shared on its social media accounts Monday (December 8).
"Per Coach Steichen, QB Daniel Jones is out for the remainder of the season with a torn achilles," the Colts said.
Jones suffered the injury on a non-contact play while dropping back to pass late in the first quarter of Sunday's (December 7) loss to the AFC South Division rival Jacksonville Jaguars, appearing to lose his footing while throwing the football. The veteran quarterback fell to the wet turf and was seen growing his right lower leg, showing visible frustration by slamming his helmet multiple times before being helped to his feet and walked off the field.
Jones was already dealing with a fibula fracture -- believed to be a hairline fracture -- that he played through during the last two games, which limited his mobility in consecutive losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. The former first-round pick was replaced by rookie Riley Leonard, who played meaningful snaps for the first time in his NFL career, with former No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson Sr. on injury reserve due to a facial injury.
Jones was in the middle of a career renaissance during his lone season with the Colts, having led Indianapolis to an 8-5 record in 13 starts while throwing for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 261 of 384 passing.