The Indianapolis Colts saw their season take a drastic turn in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars when quarterback Daniel Jones went down for the rest of the year due to a torn Achilles.
Jones had come on strong this season with the Colts. Many expected the franchise to work out a long-term deal to make him their quarterback of the future. Unfortunately, those plans could change.
In 13 games played, Jones completed 68 percent of his pass attempts for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He also ran for 164 yards and five more touchdowns.
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Coming back from an Achilles tear can be a very difficult task. It’s quite possible that Indianapolis could get cold feet investing in Jones long-term. Perhaps the team could consider changing course altogether.
Of course, the viral news this week has surrounded the Colts signing 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers. However, the main question becomes, who will Indianapolis have under center in 2026?
Bringing Jones back could still be an option. If the Colts choose to move in a different direction, where could they turn?
At the trade deadline, Indianapolis acquired star cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets. In that deal, the Colts traded their first-round picks for the next two years. Adding a rookie quarterback who can play immediately likely isn’t a legitimate option.
Enter future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. If the 42-year-old signal caller decides to continue his playing career, he will enter free agency once again this offseason. He could simply re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Indianapolis could consider pursuing him.
Throughout the 2025 season, it has been clear that the Colts are not far away from a Super Bowl run. Rodgers might have interest in being the missing piece for that run in 2026. Indianapolis would likely have interest in a quarterback of Rodgers’ caliber to go all-in on pursuing a championship as well.
On the outside looking in, the pairing makes a lot of sense. It might never have a chance of happening, but it shouldn’t be completely dismissed.
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Rodgers has played in 12 games this season, throwing for 2,370 yards, 20 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He’s still capable of being a quality NFL starter.
While this is just an idea, it could be something to monitor as the offseason draws closer. Rodgers to the Colts might be the move that both sides need to win it all.
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