INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was cleared to participate in seven-on-seven drills Monday, marking yet another significant step in his comeback from a torn right Achilles tendon.
Coach Shane Steichen hinted last week Jones’ workload may increase during this week’s workouts. Jones has been throwing throughout Indy’s offseason team activities, which began in April. Throughout the process, Jones has made steady progress though he’s not expected to do full-team workouts until players report to training camp in July.
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