Andrew Luck remains sidelined, an issue that has obviously caused some concern for the Colts community due to the quarterback’s recent past. Chris Ballard provided an update on this nagging lower-leg injury, which has persisted for most of the offseason.
Luck initially went in for an MRI on his calf in March, which revealed a strain. But the quarterback began experiencing ankle-area pain by May, Mike Chappell of CBS4 tweets. A test Monday revealed there is an issue in the “high ankle” area, which can be a long-running problem (Twitter link). Over the course of dealing with this calf malady, Luck encountered the ankle trouble, Stephen Holder of The Athletic tweets. Ballard, however, ruled out the prospect his quarterback has an Achilles problem, per the Indianapolis Star’s Joel Erickson (on Twitter).
The Colts are now almost certain to hold Luck out of the preseason slate, Ballard said, adding that the 29-year-old passer will need a certain amount of practice time to be ready for Week 1 (Twitter links). The third-year GM, however, added “This is not 2017,” in terms of the persistent trouble with which Luck is dealing. Luck missed all 16 games that season due to a shoulder injury. He returned to play in all 16 last year, steering the Colts to the playoffs.
No surgery is planned at this point, Ballard added, noting the Colts believe their centerpiece player is progressing (Twitter link). Given that Luck has been held out for so long, his September availability probably should be a concern. The Colts are not ready to go there yet, with Ballard non-committal on Luck’s Week 1 status (per Mike Wells of ESPN.com), but they are certainly looking smart for refusing to trade Jacoby Brissett. The team repeatedly rebuffed such proposals since acquiring the backup from New England.
The Colts open their season with road games against the Chargers and Titans. They begin their Indianapolis slate in Week 3 against the Falcons.
When can we all just admit this kid is an overrated bust?
if a qb who is 53 and 33 before turning 30 is a bust then you must consider a lot of players busts lol
Given where he was drafted, I think he was still a success over rg3. Colts got the better of the franchise altering selection and may be in a much worse spot had they taken rg3.
Are you effing kidding!!??
If not I question you intelligence quotient…..
Far from a bust honestly. Just can’t stay healthy. When he is on the field he’s a very solid QB.
Maybe he can help his dad in the AFFL. Oops that folded in 2 months!
I believe his dad is involved in the XFL. Has that folded already?
His dad is the XFL not aaf
Luck needs a leg transplant…..
“but they are certainly looking smart for refusing to trade Jacoby Brissett.”
Haha…they’ve been shopping this guy at every opportunity that comes along but can’t get rid of him because what their asking for in return is ridiculous.