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The Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, making him a free agent. Three teams have reportedly reached out to Slayton’s reps, with the Colts mentioned as a potential landing spot due to his connection with quarterback Daniel Jones. Slayton had 37 receptions for 538 yards and 1 TD last season.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen named Anthony Richardson the No. 2 quarterback behind Daniel Jones for the season, with Riley Leonard as the third option. Richardson, drafted fourth overall in 2023, was viewed as the future but injuries and Jones’s play last year delayed his ascent, and Jones’s health could determine whether Richardson gets a chance to start in the final year of his rookie deal.
NFL.com analyst Grant Gordon previews the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year field, led by Patrick Mahomes’ anticipated return from knee surgery and Aaron Donald’s unretirement. The list also features Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Jayden Daniels, Micah Parsons, Michael Penix Jr., Geno Smith, Odell Beckham Jr. and Tank Dell, with notes on CPOTY history and other potential candidates.
Daniel Jones is closing in on a full-speed return from his December Achilles tear, guided by a grueling 6 a.m.–6 p.m. rehab routine and high marks from Colts coaches. In camp he’s looked healthy and explosive, with GPS data showing his top sprint speed nearing his pre-injury level (about 19.7 mph, after a 21.23 mph peak in 2020), as he continues to master the Colts’ offense in Year 2 and push to reclaim the starting role.
Day 11 of Colts training camp featured the starting defense clamping Daniel Jones with two interceptions (Jones went 4-for-11 unofficially) as the unit won the 90-minute session. Anthony Richardson went 2-for-4 with an early INT, while Riley Leonard led a solid 3-for-3 drive. CJ Allen returned from a hamstring issue, Buckner and Laiatu Latu stood out, and special teams saw Blake Grupe go 6-for-6 in camp versus Spencer Shrader’s misses. Pierce and Ward were out due to injuries, Alec Pierce remains out for joint practices, and two Falcons joint practices loom before a preseason finale vs Detroit.
Daniel Jones starred in the Colts’ night practice, going 21-for-28 with three touchdowns and showing mobility after his Achilles injury, while the backup quarterback competition behind him remains unsettled as Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard struggle with snaps and accuracy; undrafted Ulysses Bentley IV is emerging as a potential roster contributor with receiving ability, and the kicking duel between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader stays tight amid improving but uneven performances.
Daniel Jones shined again in Day 7 of Colts camp, going 20-for-26 with precise throws and two strong scrambles as the starting offense looked sharp; backups Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard struggled, while Austin Ajiake stood out at linebacker with first‑team looks and two camp interceptions. The Colts dealt with injuries to Alec Pierce, Laquon Treadwell, and D.J. Giddens, and kicker competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader continued (Grupe edging Shrader on longer kicks). Ulysses Bentley IV scored on a Jones pass, DeForest Buckner was used more on third downs, and Indianapolis heads into joint practices with New England and Atlanta with depth tests and more preseason action ahead.
Colts coach Shane Steichen praised Daniel Jones after a strong training-camp showing—Jones completed 21 of 28 passes in an intrasquad scrimmage and showed mobility on his comeback from a torn Achilles, signaling good progress ahead of Week 1 against the Ravens.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones says he is fully recovered from his torn Achilles and will be 100% for the first training camp practice, with coach Shane Steichen praising his rehab progress and confirming he’ll be a full participant after signing an $88 million contract this offseason.
The Green Bay Packers announced an $8.8 million, two-year contract extension for LB Isaiah McDuffie through 2027 after a 2025 season with 92 tackles, an interception and a sack. Colts QB Daniel Jones said he is cleared to do everything as he returns from an Achilles tear ahead of Week 1. The roundup also notes the Raiders hosting five open training-camp practices, Giants injury updates (Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers), and Quentin Skinner being waived from injured reserve.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, coming back from a torn Achilles, says he absolutely expects to start Week 1 against the Ravens after progressing in rehab and taking part in individual drills during OTA.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has begun throwing and dropping back about six months after his December Achilles surgery, per head coach Shane Steichen.
A look at five quarterbacks—Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa and Malik Willis—whose careers could reinvent themselves with new teams, coaches and circumstances, following Sam Darnold’s reclamation arc.
Breer surveys the NFL free-agent landscape, noting that the Vikings’ move toward Kyler Murray would be a logical attempt to reframe their offense after McCarthy’s rocky year and that Murray’s fit under O’Connell could unlock their weapons; Crosby’s status with the Raiders appears stable for now, complicating potential trades; the piece flags bargain signings like Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson and Buccaneers defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, and backs the Daniel Jones deal with the Colts at about $44 million per year, while touching on Kamara/Payton link chatter, Garoppolo’s Rams fit, and Solomon Thomas joining the Titans, plus a short list of late targets (Walker, Jennings, Durant, Paul).
Daniel Jones’s two-year deal with the Colts, worth up to about $88 million with $12 million in incentives, is eye-catching and could set the benchmark for veteran QBs, ahead of deals for Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Baker Mayfield, underscoring the NFL's one-way contract dynamic where teams can cut underperformers while players who exceed value can be stuck.