Andrew Luck Retiring From NFL

The athlete is expected to announce the news during a Sunday press conference.

This is a photo of Andrew Luck.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is reportedly retiring from the league, as he "is mentally worn down." 

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 29-year-old athlete has already informed his team about the decision, and is expected to publicly announce his retirement in a Sunday press conference. Schefter reports Jacoby Brissett will become the Colts' new starting QB.

Filed to ESPN: Andrew Luck has informed the Colts he is retiring from the NFL, per source. There will be a press conference Sunday to make it official, but Luck is mentally worn down, and now checking out.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2019

Andrew Luck already has met with Colts’ owner Jim Irsay to tell him that he is retiring, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2019

Andrew Luck already has met with Colts’ owner Jim Irsay to tell him that he is retiring, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2019

Andrew Luck is 29 years old. And ready to move on from the NFL.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2019

The Colts played against the Chicago Bears tonight and footage from the game showed Luck being booed as he was leaving the arena, a sign that fans heard about the news.

#Colts QB Andrew Luck is booed as he leaves the field. pic.twitter.com/5Wr38cM7Js

— Rich Nye (@RichNye13) August 25, 2019

Andrew Luck on the booing he heard tonight from Colts’ fans: “It hurt...it hurt.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2019

Luck, who was the No. 1 overall in the 2012 draft, has struggled with multiple injuries over the last several years. He was sidelined in 2015 after tests revealed he had suffered a lacerated kidney and a partially torn abdominal muscle. Though Luck also missed the entire 2017 season due to a shoulder injury, he made his return last year, throwing for 4593 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions; however, a recent lower leg injury has prevented Luck from appearing in any preseason games.

You can watch Luck's official announcement, below.

Andrew Luck announces his retirement from the @NFL. https://t.co/PK9ADYBuOX

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 25, 2019

In retiring, I have Andrew Luck giving up $58.1 million in future money.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 25, 2019

 

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