Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is playing through a fractured fibula as Indianapolis prepares for a divisional matchup against the Texans on Sunday, according to NFL Network.
Jones — who was a full participant in Thursday’s practice after he was limited on Wednesday — reportedly “looked good” and will continue to try to play through it.
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The 28-year-old quarterback was previously listed with a fibula injury ahead of Week 12, but he ultimately played against the Chiefs. A fractured fibula a break is in the smaller, outer bone of the lower leg, which runs from just below the knee to the outer ankle
Daniel Jones jogs off the field during the second half of the Colts’ Week 12 road loss to the Chiefs. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Jones completed 19-of-31 attempts for a season-low 181 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-20 overtime loss in Kansas City.
He was added to the Colts’ injury report when the team returned from their Week 11 bye.
Jones told reporters Wednesday that he is unsure when the injury occurred.
“It was just something that kind of was hanging over and [I] realized it last week. … Just been trying to get treatment and make sure I’m in the best spot that I can be,” Jones said. “Tough to say exactly when.
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“I’ll be ready to go on Sunday. Obviously, [I] was out there last week. I’m good to go.”
IDaniel Jones slides during the Colts’ Week 12 road loss to the Chiefs. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Jones has had a career resurgence with Indianapolis, leading the Colts to an AFC South-leading 8-3 record.
Jones could set himself up for a lucrative deal with the Colts, or another team, depending how the rest of the season pans out.
His name has been included in talks of a potential reunion with the Vikings amid their situation with a struggling J.J. McCarthy, according to ESPN.
Jones agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Colts in free agency after he joined Minnesota and backed up Sam Darnold late in the 2024 season.
He was released by the Giants following five-plus seasons.