Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones will be out for the next 6-8 months and is expected to return for training camp.

Daniel Jones underwent surgery that is expected to sideline him for 6-8 months, giving the Colts QB the ability to be fully cleared for the start of next summer's training camp, sources told ESPN.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones could potentially be wearing purple and gold by the time he returns from his season-ending Achilles injury.

With former starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who was wearing No. 17, on season-ending IR with a torn right Achilles tendon, Rivers can wear the number he used his entire 17-year NFL career. Rivers said he texted Jones to make sure it was OK to use the number.

"Thank you to my teammates, coaches, the Colts organization, and all the fans for the overwhelming support," Jones wrote. "Tough way to end this season but it has been an honor to wear the horseshoe and play for Colts fans. I’ll miss lining up with my guys, but I’ll be riding with them every step of the way. Go Colts!"

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The Indianapolis Colts didn’t wait for Daniel Jones to start his rehab before disrespecting him. After leading Indianapolis to a 7-5 record, the former Giants quarterback suffered a season-ending injury in Week 14.