Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is officially “good to go” for training camp, dropping the news Sunday and then expanding on it Monday with The Pat McAfee Show. This is huge, not because of what he said, but what he’s about to DO: The man is set to participate in 11-on-11 drills this Wednesday, completely unrestricted.
The Long Road Back to the Huddle
Let’s rewind a bit because this isn’t just some minor tweak. Jones tore his right Achilles tendon way back on December 7 during a Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. That’s a brutal injury, right? He’s been grinding through rehab, making it back for individual drills and some 7-on-7 action during the mandatory minicamp. But crucially, he was held out of team drills during that period. Now, he’s back, and not a moment too soon for a QB targeting Week 1. He told McAfee that he’s feeling “really good” and that the “plan is to be back in 11-on-11, full team drills Wednesday when we start up practice and be out there with the guys.” You gotta respect that drive!
“Still Have Some Work To Do”
Even with this major step, Jones isn’t pulling any punches. He admitted, “Rehab has been good to this point. I still have some work to do as we get ready for Week 1, but I feel really good with where I am.” That’s the real talk you want to hear. He’s repeatedly said he expects to play Week 1 against the Ravens, and he doubled down on that Monday. “I’m in a really good spot. I can do everything. There’s nothing that I can’t do,” Jones said. He knows there’s a “last little bit” to conquer, but he’s confident that in the next month, as he gets back into full team drills, he’ll be “feeling 100 percent.”
So, get ready, Colts fans. Wednesday’s practice is going to be a massive moment. With the Ravens looming in Week 1, every rep for Daniel Jones in those 11-on-11 drills is going to be scrutinized. Can he truly shake off that Achilles and hit the ground running?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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