Daniel Jones Injury Update
Reports this week said Jones showed up on the Colts injury report with what first looked like a calf problem then was labeled a fibula injury. He was limited in practice on Thursday then moved to full participation before the Week 12 matchup.
Team updates say he is good to go for the upcoming game. Coaches have confirmed he is practicing and ready and there is no game time decision tag on him right now.
Early reports called it a calf issue which can hint at muscle strain but the team later tied it to the fibula. There is no sign of a fracture report or any talk of him missing multiple weeks at this time.
Team sources describe the move onto the injury report as precaution and note he has played through the issue while staying in the starting role. That suggests short term discomfort more than a major long term setback right now.
Recent Play After the Injury
Jones has started every game for the Colts this season and is in the middle of one of the most efficient stretches of his career in terms of completion rate and yards per attempt. Turnovers have spiked over the last couple of weeks which the team links more to decision making and execution than to the leg injury itself.
Even with the fibula issue he remains locked in as the starter heading into this week’s schedule. Coaches expect him to perform closer to his early season level if the offense cleans up protection and ball security.
Context from Past ACL Injury
Jones is coming off a torn ACL in his right knee that ended his Giants season in November 2023. He went through surgery in late November and spent about eight to ten months in rehab.
By the middle of 2024 he said he was fully cleared and entered this Colts season without limitations from the knee. The current fibula issue is separate from that old ACL injury and there is no current report of new knee trouble.
Disclaimer:
This update is based on the latest reports and official team statements. Daniel Jones’ injury status is subject to change, and further updates may be provided by the team leading up to game day. Please check official sources for the most current information.
