RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesIndianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) will be a full participant for training camp when it begins on Wednesday.
Any mystery surrounding Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones' availability following December Achilles surgery can be put to rest.
From Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, Ind., where Colts training camp will be held, Jones appeared on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday and confirmed that he will be a full participant when practice begins on Wednesday.
"Yeah, I'm feeling good. Feeling good," Jones said. "Plan is to be back in 11-on-11, full team drills Wednesday when we start practice. So, be out there with the guys, excited to get back rollin'. But feeling good, and rehab's been good to this point. Still some work to do as we get ready for Week 1, but feeling really good with where I am."
McAfee then asked Jones about any physical drawbacks and if he finds himself comparing himself to his previously healthy version.
"Yeah, I mean, I think you're constantly evaluating it. It's hard not to compare it," Jones replied. "I think I'm in a really good spot. Like I said, I can do everything. There's nothing that I can't do. I think there's still that last little bit that you're looking to get back, but I feel good.
"In the next month or so, as I get into team drills, 11-on-11s, doing everything I can to get back and feeling 100%. So, like I said, continue to work with the trainers here and strength staff and all the things I need to do to get there, but feeling really good."
Jones originally injured his right Achilles on a rain-soaked field at EverBank Stadium on Sun., Dec. 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had surgery in the week following, putting his return at about seven-plus months.
The injury halted what was turning out to be the best season of Jones' career, his first as a member of the Colts. He set new career-best marks in completion percentage (68.0%), pass success rate (52.0%), yards per attempt (8.1), yards per completion (11.9), yards per game (238.5), and passer rating (100.2). Jones was on pace to better just about any other notable personal statistic if not for the abridged season.
The Colts were never overly concerned that Jones would be able to return to the field sooner rather than later, as evidenced by rewarding him with a new two-year $88 million deal in March that can get up to $100 million after incentives.
The Colts open the season at home at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sun., Sept. 13, at 1:00 p.m. ET against the Baltimore Ravens.
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