Late Saturday night it was announced that Andrew Luck would be retiring from the NFL. The first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft has dealt with injuries the last few seasons that were just too much for him to handle.
Luck decided to discuss his future in a news conference following the Colts’ latest preseason game.
“For the last four years or so, I’ve been in this cycle of injury, pain, rehab – injury, pain, rehab, and it’s been unceasing, unrelenting, both in-season and offseason,” Luck stated. “And I felt stuck in it, and the only way I see out is to no longer play football. It’s taken my joy of this game away.”
Andrew Luck announces his retirement from the @NFL. https://t.co/PK9ADYBuOX
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 25, 2019
Through six seasons Luck has had a multitude of injuries that have stopped him from reaching his potential. A torn cartilage in two ribs, a lacerated kidney, one concussion and a recent leg issue are just a few examples. He missed the entire 2017 season due to a shoulder injury and was the Comeback Player of the Year in the 2018 season. Time, however, was not on his side.
Videos started to surface of Colts fans booing Luck as he entered the tunnel for the final time. It wasn’t all bad coverage, however. Luck’s teammates, friends and other football personalities took to Twitter to discuss the shocking news and to send positive thoughts to the 29-year-old.
Andrew Luck will be somebody I tell my kids about. The person & the player. Respect Andrew ✊🏾 #LTE
— Ebron85 (@Ebron85) August 25, 2019
Wishing Andrew nothing but the best in this transition…whatever you decide to do, let your boy Fitz know, because I know it will be big.
If you’re looking to use architecture degree, let’s collaborate on something
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) August 25, 2019
23,671 pass yards. 171 pass TD. 4x Pro Bowler. 2018 Comeback Player of the Year.
Congrats on an incredible career, Andrew Luck. pic.twitter.com/OqIEdKbKkH
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2019
Only QB I’ve ever hit and would get up and tell me “nice hit TJ”. Everytime! Do you know how much that irks? Lol. One of a kind.
— T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) August 25, 2019
Andrew luck I understand you 100% brotha… take your time… I wish you the best
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 25, 2019
Much love to my fellow Texas brother.
Stiil remember our time together as Heisman finalists and how we laughed about almost being teammates at Stanford. The decision was only yours to make and I’m glad you have found peace in it. Respect https://t.co/4MQzsyZ9hz— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 25, 2019
Let’s show respect & take our hats off for Andrew Luck. We don’t know what he’s going through. He’s confident & at peace about his decision. Congratulations on a helluva career my guy. #FlipPhone Luv!
— Jamal Adams (@Prez) August 25, 2019
"It's a bummer for the NFL."
Congrats on a fantastic career, Andrew Luck! pic.twitter.com/YDHx6y8pdp
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 25, 2019
IS TODAY APRIL 1? I’m going on a 2 hours sleep & feel like I am hallucinating or dreaming bc every1 telling me #AndrewLuck is retiring from NFL!!??? TorF? It would be devastating 4 NFL & @Colts – but I understand stress & pressure that comes w/ his situation & support my brother!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) August 25, 2019
#Texans @JJWatt gives his perspective on Andrew Luck's retirement. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/9XQw4xNStR
— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) August 25, 2019
Luck doesn’t owe anyone a damn thing!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) August 25, 2019
Thank you Andrew Luck for having the courage to do what’s best for you and your family. Football is a game, it’s not who you are. Nobody knows what you personally battle better than you. You gave the game and teammates your all. It was a pleasure watching you, much love !
— FILFL (@CecilShortsIII) August 25, 2019
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