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Daniel Jones’ 2025 NFL season has come to an end, as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback will have to watch the rest of the way after an Achilles injury last week.
For the Colts, the injury is a huge loss as the team aims for a playoff spot. For Jones personally, the injury couldn’t have come at a worse time considering he’s a free agent in March.
Jones signed an probationary deal with the Colts for this season after a tumultuous 2024 campaign that saw the New York Giants, the team that drafted him sixth overall in 2019, release him mid-season after signing him to a long-term extension. Not only did Jones win the starting role over Anthony Richardson, the Colts’ fourth overall pick in 2023, but he shined in head coach Shane Steichen’s offense.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones looks on in the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)
While Jones will tell you he’s fully focused on how he can help the Colts from the sideline, star wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. speaks for many on the team when he says he’s “okay” with the team bringing Jones back in 2026.
“Absolutely,” Pittman told PK Press Club Digital when asked if Jones should get another contract from Indianapolis. “I mean, I would love to see him here. The work that he’s done and the body of work that he’s done, I think they should give it some serious thought.
“I agree with that and I think most players do, if not all as well.”
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Jones was just 104 passing yards shy of his career high in just 13 games, totaling 3,101 on 261 completed passes (381 attempts). Jones had a career-high in completion percentage (68%), while throwing 19 touchdowns and interceptions. He also had five scores for the Colts.
The seven-year veteran clearly felt comfortable with his new team, and it helps that running back Jonathan Taylor is performing like an MVP in the backfield, while Pittman, rookie Ty Warren, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs all contribute for the Colts.
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But Jones’ injury makes things interesting now, because teams obviously want to deal millions at the quarterback position to someone healthy. Jones also had a history of injuries beyond his Achilles tendon, as he was already playing with a fractured fibula, which may have contributed to the Achilles tendon injury.
With the Giants, Jones also tore his ACL in 2023, while dealing with an illness during his time in New York.
But depending on when Jones can return to the field, perhaps his home will be in Indianapolis for years to come.
“I feel very lucky to be here,” Jones told PK Press Club Digital last month. “This time around a year ago was obviously a lot different for me and I kind of figured out what was next and where I was going to go. … The opportunity to join the Colts and play with those guys was amazing. I was very fortunate that way, and yeah, I think I learned a lot in New York and started my career there. I’m grateful for that, but you try to learn along the way and take advantage of the opportunities that are available to you.”
PERFECT CLEAN, PERFECT GAME
Pittman teamed up with Oral-B, which was recently named the official toothbrush of the NFL, and he shot some fun content with the Colts’ beloved mascot, Blue.
Michael Pittman Jr. and the Colts’ beloved mascot, Blue, have teamed up with Oral-B, the official toothbrush of the NFL. (Oral-B)
Pittman and Blue were trying to clean their pearly whites with the new iO Series electric toothbrush, and while Blue is known for his belly that moves during games, he also had a set of giant teeth to get right before the game.
As someone who never strays from their play routine, it starts with brushing your teeth before anything else in the morning.
“Smiling is everything,” Pittman said. “With Oral-B being the official toothbrush of the NFL, I felt like it was a perfect partner because they give you the perfect clean so you can play the perfect game with their IO Series toothbrush that they just released. It does all the work for you, so it couldn’t be easier.”
