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

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 (17) gets up off the turf after being injured in a play in the first quarter during an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. | Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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

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

The Indianapolis Colts are staring into the abyss. After enjoying one of the more surprising rises to playoff contention in 2025, a dark cloud now looms over the organization's present and future following Daniel Jones' Achilles injury during Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

This is the same Rivers whom the Jets defeated in their next-to-last playoff run, in the 2009 season, when he played for the San Diego Chargers. One final twist: A Jets loss Sunda