Daniel Jones

Casey Vallier & Bill Brooks open the pod by reacting to Daniel Jones' Achilles' injury with what we know now on Sunday night. Casey and Bill then look at a few other reasons why the Colts lost, 36-19, to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday before evaluating how Riley Leonard looked over his first three meaningful quarters in the NFL. Finally, the guys look at what's still ahead for the 8-5 Colts with four games left in the season.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce catches a 17-yard laser over the middle from quarterback Daniel Jones against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' first completion locates wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. who turns up the sideline for a 16-yard gain.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for an AFC South divisional matchup versus the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on Sunday.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media following the Colts' 20-16 Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren catches a 12-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Daniel Jones to tie the Colts' game against the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce battles against two Houston Texans' defenders for a 19-yard jump-ball touchdown thrown from Colts quarterback Daniel Jones.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Houston Texans in an AFC South divisional matchup on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones addresses the media following the Colts' 20-23 loss in overtime to the Kansas Chiefs in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren corrals a 16-yard pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones uncorks a 26-yard pass to wide receiver Alec Pierce.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin pretends to block to create space for a 48-yard gain following a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor address the media following the Colts' 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Tight end Tyler Warren's over-the-shoulder 23-yard grab gets the Indianapolis Colts into the Atlanta Falcons territory in Week 10 on November 9, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren corrals quarterback Daniel Jones' pass to convert fourth down against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 on November 9, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones dials long distance to wide receiver Alec Pierce for 37-yard TD launch in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.

QB Daniel Jones spoke to the media in Berlin before the Colts vs. Falcons Week 10 game at Olympic Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Atlanta Falcons in Berlin on Sunday at Olympic Stadium.

Quarterback Daniel Jones addresses the media following the Colts' 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones with a 4-yard touchdown pass to WR Josh Downs in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones throws a strike to WR Michael Pittman Jr. for a 21-yard gain against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones rips a 17-yard pass to WR Josh Downs against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones finds WR Michael Pittman Jr. for a 16-yard reception on fourth down against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones dives in on a quarterback sneak for 1-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on November 2, 2025.

Jones posted on Instagram Thursday night expressing his gratitude for the encouragement he's received over the last few days.

Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard played three quarters in the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after Jones left the game with an Achilles injury.

Jones sustained an Achilles' injury in the first quarter of the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at EverBank Stadium. 

Rookie quarterback Riley Leonard came in after Jones exited the game. 

Jones was listed as a full participant in the Colts' Wednesday practice report. 

Jones (fibula) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, but was a full participant on Thursday and Friday.

The Colts held a walkthrough on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. 

Jones popped up on the Colts' practice report as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, but he was a full participant Friday and will play Sunday against the Chiefs. 

The Colts are treating Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium the same as any other, despite the considerable talent the Chiefs have on both sides of the ball.

Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks gives his insight on just how important a quarterback like Daniel Jones is for an NFL offense and breaks down Jonathan Taylor's impressive performance from the Colts' 38-14 win.

Jones is the only quarterback in the NFL to not be sacked on third or fourth down this season. 

Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks offers his perspective on how the Colts have remained so focused and even-keeled through their high level of success so far this season, and breaks down a key defensive play from the Colts' 38-24 win.

The Arizona Cardinals rolled into downtown Indianapolis for Week 6 having not allowed more than 23 points in a game this season; the Colts needed all 31 points they scored on Sunday to improve to 5-1. 

Steichen was with Smith for one season with the Los Angeles Chargers, and even though he didn't start that year, the now-Colts head coach was impressed by his work ethic. 

The Colts thrashed the Tennessee Titans, 41-20, in Week 3 to improve to 3-0 on the 2025 season. Below are five key takeaways as the Colts' torrid start to the year continued in Nashville. 

Jones has been blitzed on 50 dropbacks over his first two games, per Pro Football Focus, which isn't just the highest total in the NFL this season – it's the highest total to begin a season in over a decade. 

The Colts improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2009 with a dramatic 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

Daniel Jones completed 23 of 34 passes for 316 yards with a passing and rushing touchdown in the Colts' 29-28 Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

The Colts became the first team since 1977 to score on all seven of their possessions in their 33-8 trouncing of the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

Check out this week's episode of The Colts Show podcast for a wide-ranging one-on-one interview with quarterback Daniel Jones. 

The Colts will open the 2025 season against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Head coach Shane Steichen made the announcement on Thursday. 

Head coach Shane Steichen on Tuesday named Jones the Colts' starting quarterback. 

Steichen made the announcement on Tuesday that Jones, who signed as a free agent in March, will be the Colts' starting quarterback. 

Steichen said after Saturday's preseason game he'd like to make a call on his QB1 shortly.