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Colts QB Jones Out With Achilles Injury
7 Dec
Summary
- Quarterback Daniel Jones sustained an Achilles injury in Week 14.
- The injury occurred during a non-contact play late in the first quarter.
- Rookie Riley Leonard replaced Jones at quarterback for the Colts.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones exited their Week 14 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a significant injury. Late in the first quarter, Jones suffered a non-contact injury to his lower right leg, which was later diagnosed as an Achilles tear. He was attended to by trainers and subsequently ruled out of the game.
Following Jones' departure, the Colts turned to rookie Riley Leonard to take over at the quarterback position. This change comes as a blow to the team, as Jones had been instrumental in their successful season, guiding them to an 8-4 record up to this point.
Prior to his injury, Jones had been performing exceptionally well. He completed 68% of his passes for 3,101 yards, averaging 8.1 yards per catch, and threw 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions, establishing himself as one of the league's productive quarterbacks.
