Adam Schefter of ESPN has reported that quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts, will announce today his decision to retire from the NFL. He has apparently notified Colts' owner Jim Irsay, and there will be a press conference at some point this afternoon.
Andrew Luck has had numerous injuries throughout his career, missing the better part of the last three seasons because of it. This news is most surprising, as he had performed quite well in the 2018-19 campaign, leading the Colts back into the playoffs. He had missed all of the previous season due to a shoulder injury, and looked to be back in prime form.
With Luck suddenly retiring, this would suggest that back-up quarterback Jacoby Brissett will take over the reins and lead the team to open the 2019-20 season in a couple of weeks. As good as Brissett is, this move by Luck might just throw the Colts into some quick turmoil, as Luck has been their leader for some time now, and may leave a void. On the other hand, it might give Brissett a giant reason to become a star player in his own right, and give him the drive to make the Colts his team.
If the Colts can quickly figure out an offence around Brissett, and keep their defence going strong from last season, they might very well be a playoff-calibre team again this year, and go futher than they did last season. For now, we all await the press conference to get the details of Andrew Luck's surprise departure.
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