Tragic news: A crucial player’s retirement was announced by the Indianapolis colts head coach because he left his contract to sign a new one.
With the enormous potential to be the NFL’s next great thing for a decade or two, Andrew Luck, the quarterback who took Peyton Manning’s place in Indianapolis, abruptly left Saturday night at the age of 29, sobbing as he announced his retirement from the Colts.
The four-time Pro Bowler and former No. 1 pick called himself “exhausted” after enduring injuries.
At a press conference held after the Colts’ preseason game against the Chicago Bears in Indianapolis, Luck stated, “This is not an easy decision.” To be honest, I’ve never made a harder decision in my life. But in my opinion, this is the proper choice. I’ve been in this cycle of injury, pain, rehab, injury, agony, and rehab for the past four years or more. It has been relentless, both during the season and off. And I felt confined by it. And giving up football is the only way I can see out of this. My enjoyment of this game has been diminished.
According to Luck, he had been considering retirement for the past one and a half to two weeks while he recovered from his most recent injury—a leg that had kept him out of action.
Luck remarked, “I’ve been stuck in this process.” “I’ve been unable to lead the life that I would like to lead. This game no longer has the same delight. Following my painful experience in 2016 that prevented me from practicing on a regular basis, I vowed never to repeat that course of action. I am in a similar predicament. For me, the only way to move on is to break free from this cycle and football. I’ve reached the figurative crossroads. And I promised myself that, in a way, I would pick myself if I ever had to do it again.
Luck added that after talking with general manager Chris Ballard, coach Frank Reich, and owner Jim Irsay earlier in the evening on Saturday, he had a conversation with his teammates. According to him, he had intended to make his statement on Sunday. However, following the revelation on Saturday night, Luck was booed by several Colts fans as he departed the field. He then spoke with media.
Being jeered, Luck remarked, “It hurt.” “To be honest with you
