Jones' Achilles recovery and mobility return are critical to Colts' 2026 offensive outlook.

Jones' progress from an Achilles injury is the No. 1 topic in Indianapolis entering camp. The Colts held the starter out of team drills during offseason workouts but expect him to be full go sometime during camp. The focus will be on how many reps he can take and how he looks. The source notes that Achilles injuries can be a slog to return from, and while Jones is younger than Kirk Cousins, Cousins never relied on his mobility like Jones does. If Jones is stuck in the pocket or struggles to push off the injured leg, leading to limp passes, the Colts' offense could wither.