Tue Dec 09 00:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text, incorporating the mention of Pat McAfee’s reaction:

Indianapolis Colts Face QB Crisis After Jones Injury; McAfee Praises Impact

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indianapolis Colts are facing a quarterback conundrum after a devastating Achilles tear sidelined veteran Daniel Jones in Sunday’s game. The injury, confirmed by Coach Shane Steichen, has thrown the team’s QB plans into disarray. Former NFL punter and media personality Pat McAfee reacted to the news, praising Jones for his positive impact and tough spirit within the Colts organization despite the injury.

Adding to the Colts’ woes, rookie quarterback Riley Leonard, who stepped in for Jones, has reported an unspecified knee issue to the team’s medical staff. Steichen stated the team is evaluating the injury and hopes Leonard will be available for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, but offered no further details.

Leonard completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and one interception after entering the game on Sunday. With starting quarterback Anthony Richardson still on injured reserve with a facial fracture suffered from a pre-game incident, the Colts are now left with a severely depleted quarterback room.

The Colts are expected to make at least one quarterback transaction this week, potentially promoting Brett Rypien from the practice squad to the active roster.

Steichen called Jones one of the “toughest guys I’ve ever been around.” The Colts were considering retaining Jones, who is set to become a free agent in March, but his injury and extensive recovery could impact future plans.

The team also faces challenges at cornerback. Charvarius Ward has entered concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms, potentially his third concussion of the season. Ward previously contemplated retirement due to lingering symptoms from a prior head injury suffered in warmups. This latest potential concussion further depletes the Colts’ cornerback depth, already missing All-Pro Sauce Gardner due to a calf injury.

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