INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is retiring from the NFL.
"I'm going to retire, this is not an easy decision," Luck said after the Colts' preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. "This is the hardest decision of my life. But it is the right decision for me."
Luck fought back tears as he explained his decision. "(The injuries have) taken my joy of this game away. I've been stuck in this process, haven't been able to live the life I want to live. After 2016, I played in pain and was unable to practice, I said I wouldn't go through that again.
"It's sad, but I also have a lot of clarity in this. Difficult process. My wife, family, friends, Chris Ballard, Mr. Irsay, Frank Reich have been incredibly supportive. Thankful for them."
Luck, the 29-year-old who was the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year last season, has been battling an injury to his left leg, an injury that was initially described as a calf strain and described as a high ankle issue. No indication has been given that Luck was contemplating retirement.
"It was an honor to represent the city of Indianapolis on and off the field," Luck said. "So grateful to have been drafted here. Can't fathom another owner how loves his team as much as (Irsay does) ...
"This has been an incredible place to make a home and grow. This city will always hold a special place in my heart."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...-luck-abruptly-retires-six-season/2111768001/
"I'm going to retire, this is not an easy decision," Luck said after the Colts' preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday. "This is the hardest decision of my life. But it is the right decision for me."
Luck fought back tears as he explained his decision. "(The injuries have) taken my joy of this game away. I've been stuck in this process, haven't been able to live the life I want to live. After 2016, I played in pain and was unable to practice, I said I wouldn't go through that again.
"It's sad, but I also have a lot of clarity in this. Difficult process. My wife, family, friends, Chris Ballard, Mr. Irsay, Frank Reich have been incredibly supportive. Thankful for them."
Luck, the 29-year-old who was the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year last season, has been battling an injury to his left leg, an injury that was initially described as a calf strain and described as a high ankle issue. No indication has been given that Luck was contemplating retirement.
"It was an honor to represent the city of Indianapolis on and off the field," Luck said. "So grateful to have been drafted here. Can't fathom another owner how loves his team as much as (Irsay does) ...
"This has been an incredible place to make a home and grow. This city will always hold a special place in my heart."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...-luck-abruptly-retires-six-season/2111768001/