© Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Andrew Luck is said to have not one regret over his stunning retirement before last season.
Andrew Luck: Pos: QB, Career: 86 G, 14 TD, 4xProBowl, Colts 2012-2018, 1x TD Leader, born DC 1989. Andrew Luck’s retirement still an all-time stunner Training camp had opened for the Colts, and the expectations were high for them coming off a road playoff win and with Luck coming off a.
Andrew Luck was at the height of his playing career when he shocked the NFL world a year ago by retiring from football. While fans might still be hoping for him to return, it’s clear Luck won’t be returning to the NFL.
Luck, who retired at the age of 29, was coming off a 2018 season that saw him make the Pro Bowl and win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. The Colts were a team on the rise with many expecting them to contend for a Super Bowl with Luck leading the way.
Everything changed on Aug. 2014, 2019, when one of the NFL’s biggest stars walked away from the game he loved.
Ever since he retired, Colts owner Jim Irsay and the team’s fans have clung to hope that Luck would return. After a grueling 2019 season, where the team struggled mightily without their leader, general manager Chris Ballard admitted the shock of Luck’s retirement and his absence was still felt months later.
The Colts now hope they found their solution at quarterback this offseason, signing Philip Rivers to a one-year contract. With a reliable starting quarterback under center and the defense improved, things are looking up for the Colts in 2020.
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As for Luck, the retirement lifestyle seems to suit him. According to The Athletic’s Zac Keefer, Luck is happily enjoying life with his family and still lives in Indianapolis. Unsurprisingly, with everything going well, a return to the NFL is out of the question with Luck not carrying any regrets about stepping away in the prime of his career.
For those wondering: Been told Andrew Luck is doing really well. Happy. Healthy. No second-guessing his decision. Still lives in Indianapolis, and stays in touch with his former teammates.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) August 24, 2020The latest development isn’t surprising. Luck’s father hinted in January that a return to the field was unlikely and his former head coach Tony Dungy made it clear that Luck’s playing days were likely over.
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There are so many thought-provoking historical hypotheticals in the NFL, and fans will forever wonder what would have happened if Luck kept playing. While we might have missed out on a Hall of Fame career, it’s great to see Luck is happy and healthy.
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T.Y. Hilton just gave an update on Andrew Luck, who retired from the NFL before the start of the 2019 season. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver made an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football Thursday morning and was asked if he thinks Luck will come of retirement. Hilton is not sure if that will happen as he believes Luck is currently in a good place.
'Coming back? I don't know. He's pretty happy in retirement life. He's just enjoying it and enjoying his daughter, Lucy,' Hilton said. You know, he's never been a social media guy. He's just always been behind the scenes. I don't think we will (see him). He's just enjoying himself. I'm happy for him.' Luck was one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL before his retirement. He was only 29 years old when decided to call it a career, which is why everyone was surprised to hear the news.
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.@TYHilton13 joined #GMFB to talk about his season so far, the @Colts Week 13 division win, their Week 14 matchup against the Raiders and so much more!
'You gotta separate yourself from the pack & that's what I've been doing the last two weeks.'
Plus......WHERE IS ANDREW LUCK? pic.twitter.com/Uu6oeXrIXV
— GMFB (@gmfb) December 10, 2020'I didn’t wake up this morning and [decide],' Luck said during his retirement press conference last year. 'A week and a half to two weeks. It’s been a little bit fast and furious and the lack of progress on my ankle. I’m in pain. I’m still in pain. I’ve been in this cycle. It’s been four years of this injury-pain cycle. For me to move forward in my life the way I want to, it didn’t involve football.' Luck went on to say a series of injuries over the last few years played a role in his decision.
'This has been my personal journey in football,' he added. 'Everybody’s journey is different. Over the past week, I was thinking, ‘Am I going to have a bunch of resentment toward the game or spite coming into this building?’ And I don’t. All I feel is love for this game and love for my teammates. I know my journey has had some ups and downs and it has taken a toll over the last four years and the mental and emotional toll that that takes as well. I didn’t imagine retiring until two weeks ago.' Luck was drafted by the Colts No. 1 overall in 2012. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times, was named Comeback Player of the Year in 2018 and led the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2014, the same year led the Colts to the AFC Championship game.