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Daniel Jones Cleared for Full Football Work as Colts Prepare for Training Camp

A two-year, $88 million contract signals the Colts plan for Jones to be their Week 1 starter.

Overview

  • Jones said Friday that he is “cleared to do everything” and is focused on sharpening his game ahead of late‑July training camp.
  • Reports from Albert Breer and team sources say Jones met key spring rehab milestones and is trending toward full participation in team drills after being held out of 11‑on‑11 work in the spring.
  • The Colts locked Jones into a two‑year, $88 million extension this offseason and made only modest quarterback additions, a sign the front office expects him to lead the offense barring a setback.
  • Jones finished 2025 with strong efficiency and counting stats — a 68.0% completion rate, 3,101 passing yards, 19 passing TDs and five rushing TDs — but analysts note uncertainty about whether he can regain his early‑2025 form after the Achilles tear.
  • Jones has acknowledged ongoing mental recovery from the injury and the team will use training camp practices and preseason work as the next tests to confirm his Week 1 readiness and determine backup usage.