Indianapolis Colts will have to finish this season without their quarterback because Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles during the team's 36-19 loss in Week 14. Jacksonville Jaguars, via ESPN.
Jones played through a left fibula injury but tore the Achilles in his right leg on a pass attempt in the first quarter Sunday. Although Jones was able to limp to the locker room on his own, the Colts were quick to remove him from the game.
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Jones, 28, was one of the NFL The most remarkable comeback story of the season: The Colts are off to a 7-1 start. However, they have lost four of their last five, with Jones throwing five interceptions in that time.
Who the Colts will move forward with at the quarterback position is a logical question. Newbie Riley Leonard replaced Jones at center on Sunday and completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and one interception, adding a touchdown on the ground. Then there is Anthony Richardsonformer fourth overall pick who is currently on injured reserve after suffered an orbital fracture during pre-game warm-ups in mid-October. He lost the quarterback battle to Jones in the preseason and has an 8-7 record as a starter at Indy.
The Colts were once considered the best team in the NFL, but at 8-5, it's no longer a given that they'll even make the playoffs. Indy relinquished control of the AFC South after losing to Jacksonville on Sunday and has one of the toughest schedules in the NFL:
