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Colts’ Daniel Jones: Have to do a better job of protecting the ball

INDIANAPOLIS – Review, learn, clean up deficiencies and move on. That’s the NFL’s seven-day life cycle. But the Indianapolis Colts have been lax with one of the steps. Everyone inside the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center realizes they’ve been too…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:46 PM
Colts’ Daniel Jones: Have to do a better job of protecting the ball
Key Things to Know
  • Daniel Jones stated he must improve ball security after committing seven turnovers in the Colts' first four games.
  • The Colts have lost the turnover battle in four straight games but managed back-to-back wins over Washington and Houston.
  • Rookie linebacker CJ Allen has played only 11 defensive snaps this season while backing up Akeem Davis-Gaither.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones acknowledged the need to improve his ball security ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Colts have lost the turnover battle in all four games this season, with Jones committing seven turnovers overall, including five across the last two games despite back-to-back victories over Washington and Houston. Head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that protecting the football remains a top priority.

The article also noted that rookie second-round pick CJ Allen has played just 11 defensive snaps this season as he continues his development behind starting middle linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. Meanwhile, center Tanor Bortolini returned to practice on a limited basis with an ankle injury, while Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Adam Vinatieri prepares to receive his Ring of Excellence and join the Colts' Ring of Honor.

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