The Indianapolis Colts have placed quarterback Andrew Luck on injured reserve, and have shut him down for the rest of the season.
The news broke Thursday afternoon that the Colts were making sure he wouldn’t play again this season due to his injured shoulder.
Colts announced Andrew Luck on IR. Out for year. No more mystery.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2017
Just Tuesday, Colts worked out QBs Josh Johnson, Matt Barkley, Matt McGloin and Connor Shaw. Knew this day was coming.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2017
The #Colts have made a decision: QB Andrew Luck is going on Injured Reserve. His 2017 is over before it began.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 2, 2017
#Colts QB Andrew Luck will shut down his throwing and continue rehab, based on the recommendations of several doctors. Not career-ending.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 2, 2017
Luck has missed 26 games since 2015, and his future in the NFL is starting to look bleak.
Andrew Luck missed games:
2012-2014: 0
2015-2017: 26@NFLResearch— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) November 2, 2017
I don’t think it’s unfair to wonder if Andrew Luck ever plays again.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) November 2, 2017
Nobody knows if Luck is going to ever bounce back, but it’s never a great sign when a player misses 26 games since 2015. That’s a sign things are not headed in the right direction from a health standpoint.
It’s a shame because Luck is an incredible talent, and has been a joy to watch ever since his tears at Stanford. Hopefully he’s able to return to his former self on the field, but at this point I really wouldn’t be holding your breath.