Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 7
Daniel Jones Completes 21 of 28 Passes in Colts Scrimmage as Shane Steichen Says He’s On Fire
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 7

Daniel Jones Completes 21 of 28 Passes in Colts Scrimmage as Shane Steichen Says He’s On Fire

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 7

Summary

  • 21-of-28 passing in Thursday’s intrasquad scrimmage extended Daniel Jones’s strong Colts camp, drawing emphatic praise from coach Shane Steichen after practice.
  • Jones also scrambled and rolled out effectively, reinforcing that he has recovered well from the torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season.
  • Steichen called the quarterback “on fire right now,” saying his sharp throwing is an encouraging sign for Indianapolis as Jones checks every box in his return.
  • Next week’s joint work and game against New England will offer Jones his first outside test of the offseason before a bigger measuring stick arrives in Week 1 against Baltimore.

Insights

Can Daniel Jones' miraculous Achilles recovery hold up when the Colts face brutal outside competition next week?
Is Jones truly dominating, or is he simply exploiting a Colts defense that is still desperately sorting out its depth?
With backup quarterbacks struggling mightily, are the Colts one bad hit away from their entire 2026 season collapsing?