Andrew Luck NFL Fantasy Profiles

Struggles in divisional round

Luck completed 19 of 36 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown while rushing twice for 17 yards in Saturday's 31-13 playoff loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: The Colts didn't manage any offensive points until the fourth quarter -- though Adam Vinatieri did miss a 23-yard field goal -- as Luck went 7-of-12 for 76 yards in the first half. The usually porous Chiefs defense put on its best display of the season, as they were able to apply pressure and disrupt Luck's passing lanes early on. The 5.6 yards per attempt represent his worst output since being shut out at Jacksonville in Week 13.

Cruises to wild-card win

Luck completed 19 of 32 passes for 222 yards and had two touchdowns and one interception while rushing eight times for 29 yards in Saturday's win over the Texans.

Analysis: The overall numbers aren't overwhelming, but Luck helped build a 21-0 lead by going 16-of-22 for 192 yards and two touchdowns in the first half. The Colts defense stymied the Texans all afternoon, allowing Luck to hand off to Marlon Mack and bleed the clock in the second half to secure the win. The veteran signal caller has a marque matchup next week against a Chiefs defense that is second worst in the NFL against the pass (273.4 YPG)

Leads team to playoffs

Luck completed 24 of 35 pass attempts for 285 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 33-17 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Luck was in fine form when his team needed him most, finding soft spots within the Titans' zone defense with ease. The 28-year-old finishes the regular season with 4,593 passing yards and 39 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. Those excellent numbers are not surprising based on what we have seen from Luck in the past, but they are shocking based on how uncertain the health of his shoulder was heading into the season. Many owners probably got a steep discount on the top-tier QB for that reason, but…read more

Throws for two scores in win

Luck completed 31 of 47 passing attempts for 357 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Giants. He also rushed twice for 13 yards.

Analysis: The Colts scored just one rushing touchdown in the first half, but Luck threw a short score in each of the final two quarters, including a one-yard pass to Chester Rogers with under a minute remaining to win the game. It was an important rebound for the most important week of the fantasy season after the 29-year-old threw for just 192 yards and no touchdowns in Week 15. Indianapolis will wrap up the regular season at Tennessee in Week 17.

Throws for 192 yards

Luck completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 192 yards and gained 20 additional yards on six carries during Sunday's 23-0 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: Luck completed just 59 percent of his passes and averaged 7.1 yards per attempt while struggling against a solid Cowboys defense. He benefited from the stellar performances of his own defense and running game, however, which in turn merely required him to manage the offense efficiently. Luck has struggled by his lofty standards of late, posting a 2:2 TD:INT over the last three games and topping 250 yards just once in that stretch. He'll face a more favorable matchup at home against the Giants…read more

Rebounds with strong game Sunday

Luck completed 27 of 41 passing attempts for 399 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Texans. He added 16 yards on six rushing attempts.

Analysis: A week after getting shut out by Jacksonville, Luck responded with his second-best yardage total of the season on the way to a key divisional win on the road. While the 29-year-old was kept out of the end zone for a fifth consecutive quarter to open the game, he would lead three straight scoring drives in the second to give the Colts a 17-7 lead at the half. Luck returns home Week 15 for yet another tough matchup with Dallas.

Streak snapped with shutout loss

Luck completed 33 of 52 passes for 248 yards and an interception in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Jacksonville. He also rushed twice for 16 yards.

Analysis: Luck couldn't get anything going against a swarming Jaguars defense that looked more like last year's stellar unit than this season's mistake-prone group. He finally found a rhythm on Indianapolis' frantic final drive, but a dubious call that awarded Jacksonville a tackle in-bounds rather than stopping the clock with a few seconds left ended the game. This disappointing performance snapped an eight-game streak with at least three touchdown passes in each for Luck, and starting a new one won't…read more

Throws three TD passes

Luck completed 30 of 37 pass attempts for 343 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: Luck connected on 81 percent of his passes and spread the ball around to nine different receivers as he averaged a healthy 9.3 yards per attempt. He threw an interception on back-to-back drives just before halftime, but he connected with Eric Ebron for a pair of touchdowns and added another to Jack Doyle. Most importantly, he led his team to a come-from-behind victory thanks to a last-minute field goal. Luck has now thrown at least three touchdown passes in eight straight games and will look to…read more

Tosses three scores versus Titans

Luck completed 23 of 29 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 38-10 win over the Titans.

Analysis: How is that arm doing? Pretty well, it seems, as Luck javelined a 68-yard touchdown pass on a rope to speedster T.Y. Hilton midway through the second quarter, one of two touchdown passes the two connected for on the day. Luck has been dominating his competition over the past month with a 13:1 TD:INT ratio over his past four games. Also notable is the fact that Indianapolis has built some semblance of a running attack with Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines, thereby taking some heat…read more

Throws three TDs in win over Jaguars

Luck completed 21 of 29 pass attempts for 285 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 29-26 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: Luck was sharp against one of the league's best pass defenses, completing 72 percent of his passes while connecting with eight different receivers. He threw a pair of touchdown passes to Eric Ebron and added another to Mo Alie-Cox, pushing his TD:INT to 10:1 over the last three games. Luck now has at least three touchdown passes in each of his last six games and has helped his team win three straight to get back near .500 for the season. He'll look to continue what's been a tremendous…read more

Up to 23 touchdowns through eight weeks

Luck completed 22 of 31 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns while also throwing a two-point conversion in Sunday's 42-28 win over Oakland.

Analysis: Indianapolis enjoyed a balanced and effective approach on offense, as Luck threw for three scores while the rushing attack produced 222 yards and two touchdowns. He may not be piling up prolific yardage totals -- averaging a respectable 273.4 per game -- but Luck has been a touchdown machine with 23 compared to eight interceptions heading into his Week 9 bye.

Paces blowout win with four touchdowns

Luck completed 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for five yards on three carries in Sunday's 37-5 demolition of the Bills.

Analysis: Luck wasn't asked to do much after helping his team race out to a 24-0 halftime lead. He tossed a trio of touchdowns in the second quarter: 17 yards to Erik Swoope, 29 yards to Marlon Mack and five yards to T.Y. Hilton. Luck fumbled out of the end zone for a safety in the third quarter, but he bounced back by hitting Hilton again from one yard out in the fourth, putting an exclamation point on his top wide receiver's return from a hamstring injury. The entire Colts offense is trending up…read more

Comes up short in comeback

Luck completed 23 of 43 passes for 301 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions during Sunday's 42-34 loss to the Jets. He added seven yards on two runs.

Analysis: Luck brought the Colts within a score early in the fourth quarter with a quick two-yard flag pass to Eric Swoope. The Jets responded with three field goals and the Colts didn't strike again until it was too late. To be sure, Luck helped place Indy in a hole with two early interceptions, including a pick-six on the second offensive play of the game. Despite warts in the form of five interceptions, Luck has been hot in recent contests, with 11 touchdown passes and 1,130 yards over the past three…read more

Racks up big numbers in defeat

Luck completed 38 of 59 passes for 365 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Colts' 38-24 loss to the Patriots on Thursday.

Analysis: Luck matched Tom Brady pass for pass, and his final numbers were actually slightly better than the Patriots quarterback. However, that still added up to a two-touchdown defeat for the Colts, which saw New England storm back for a pair of scores in the fourth quarter after Luck had pulled Indianapolis to within 24-17 with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Erik Swoope. Luck did comfortably exceed the 300-yard mark for the second consecutive game, and his YPA was once again over 6.0 after a pair of…read more

Throws for 464 yards, four scores

Luck completed 40 of 62 passes for 464 yards, four touchdowns and a two-point conversion during Sunday's 37-34 loss to Houston. He added 11 yards on the ground and fumbled twice, losing one.

Analysis: Down eight with less than three minutes to go, Luck marched the Colts down the field for 85 yards, capping it off with a nine-yard strike to Nyheim Hines and a fake-hand-off drop pass to Chester Rogers for the two-point conversion. Indy hasn't been bashful about letting Luck air it out, as he has attempted at least 40 passes in three of four games and has averaged 46.5 attempts per game. That's all well and good, but ending a game with 41 rushing yards, 11 of them from Luck, isn't exactly the…read more

No health concerns on final play

Colts head coach Frank Reich said the Colts turning to Jacoby Brissett to throw a 60-yard Hail Mary attempt at the end of Sunday's loss at Philadelphia had nothing to do with Luck's health. "It had nothing to do with that (a fear of hurting his shoulder). It was everything about getting the ball into the end zone," he told Bob Kravitz of WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis.

Analysis: Both Luck and Reich said that Brissett has a stronger arm, and Reich added Luck would have stayed in the game if the throw was closer. The Hail Mary fell incomplete in the loss. Luck has looked back to full speed so far this season, so fantasy owners shouldn't be worried about him not throwing one long desperation pass.

Grounded in Philly

Luck completed 25 of 40 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles. He added a 33-yard run during the contest.

Analysis: Luck answered Carson Wentz's opening-drive touchdown two possessions later with one of his own, throwing a pretty fade to new teammate Ryan Grant to tie the game. The highlights slowed down after that, as it was another game with modest production for Luck. Despite a big game against Cincinnati in Week 1 and the fact that he's averaged 41 attempts per contest through three weeks, he has yet to find his stride downfield. He is averaging just 5.3 yards per attempt and has yet to complete a pass…read more

Tosses two scores in Week 2 win

Luck completed 21 of 31 passes for 179 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while adding two yards on four carries in Sunday's 21-9 win over Washington.

Analysis: Luck hooked up with Eric Ebron for a seven-yard touchdown on the opening drive and added a three-yard score to T.Y. Hilton in the fourth quarter. Hilton was his favorite target throughout, accounting for 83 of Luck's 179 passing yards. While this wasn't an exceptional performance by any means, Luck made the throws he needed to, and, most importantly, didn't seem limited whatsoever by the shoulder injury that forced him to miss all of last season.

Doesn't have issues with shoulder/arm

Luck didn't experience any issues with his throwing shoulder or arm after tossing 53 passes in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Bengals, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports. "I thought that was my best throwing day to date through this whole journey," Luck said Wednesday. "I do feel like [my arm strength] is where it needs to be. I've proven to myself that, especially in practice, that I can make those deeper throws."

Analysis: Luck admitted to feeling soreness throughout his body after playing a full football game for the first time since the 2016 season finale. The important thing is that he didn't have any issues with the surgically repaired shoulder, despite putting the Colts on his back in an effort to compensate for a lackluster rushing attack. Another hefty passing load may be in store for Luck in Week 2, though a road game against the Redskins should make things at least a little bit tougher from an efficiency…read more

Tops 300 yards in long-awaited return

Luck completed 39 of 53 passes for 319 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 34-23 season-opening loss to the the Bengals. He also rushed once for seven yards.

Analysis: Luck threw a red-zone interception on his second pass, but he bounced back beautifully. He led the offense down to the one-yard line on the next drive before settling for a field goal, then connected with tight end Eric Ebron for a 26-yard touchdown on the subsequent possession. Indianapolis failed to get much going on the ground without Marlon Mack (hamstring), and Luck failed to close this one out after connecting with T.Y. Hilton for a five-yard score to take a 23-10 lead in the third…read more

Absent from injury report

Luck (foot) isn't listed on the Colts' initial injury report for Sunday's season opener against the Bengals.

Analysis: Luck injured his foot in the Colts' third preseason game and missed some practice time the following week, but it never seemed like a real threat to his availability for what will be his first regular-season game since 2016. The quarterback will take aim at a Cincinnati defense bringing back most of the key pieces from a unit that limited opposing signal-callers to 6.5 yards per pass attempt and 23 total touchdowns (three rushing) in 2017.

Present for practice

Luck (foot) is on the field Monday for Indianapolis' first practice of the regular season, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: As anticipated, the foot injury that Luck sustained in the Colts' Aug. 25 preseason contest against the 49ers proved to be just a minor concern. Though the quarterback was held out of practice last week as a precaution, he'll likely be listed as a full participant Wednesday, when the Colts release their first injury report of the season. Luck didn't report any setbacks with his surgically repaired shoulder during training camp, leaving the Colts optimistic that he'll provide a major lift to an…read more

Ready to practice Monday

Luck (foot) has been cleared to resume practicing Monday, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Luck has been held out of practice this week while resting a minor foot injury that he was able to play through in the Colts' third preseason game. He completed 20 of 32 passes for 204 yard with a touchdown and an interception in three preseason appearances, and he'll now have a full week to prepare for the Sept. 9 season opener at home against Cincinnati. There hasn't been much mention of Luck's surgically repaired shoulder since the start of training camp.

Foot issue not a concern

In reference to Luck's minor foot injury, coach Frank Reich noted Tuesday that the QB is "doing well. He'll be there Monday ready to go for next week," Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: The Colts have nothing to gain by exposing Luck to unnecessary contact in Thursday's preseason finale, but he'll evidently be ready to go next week once the team begins its preparations for Week 1.

Still bothered by foot

Luck (foot) isn't practicing Tuesday, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Despite playing through the foot injury in Saturday's preseason win over San Francisco, the 28-year-old quarterback is now missing back-to-back days of practice. Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Luck would be fine to play if the team had a regular-season game this weekend. A cautious approach makes sense as the team gears up for a Week 1 home matchup against the Bengals on Sept. 9.

Dealing with minor foot injury

Luck was held out of Monday's practice with a minor foot injury, Stephen Holder of The Athletic Indiana reports.

Analysis: Luck stayed in Saturday's preseason win over the 49ers after suffering the injury, and coach Frank Reich said the quarterback could return to practice as soon as Tuesday. Reich also mentioned that Luck would be fine to play this week if the Colts had a regular-season game, per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis. Even if he ends up missing a couple days of practice, Luck should be healthy for a Week 1 home game against the Bengals.

Leads offense efficiently versus 49ers

Luck completed eight of 10 pass attempts for 90 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers. He also carried four times for 27 yards.

Analysis: Luck led the offense to just 45 net yards on the first three drives, but he then orchestrated a methodical 10-play, 75-yard drive, which he capped off with a touchdown pass to Eric Ebron. In addition to his efficient afternoon in the passing department, he led the team in rushing during his time on the field -- a good sign considering his injury troubles in recent months. Luck didn't perform nearly as well in the previous preseason contest against the Ravens, but this effort was much more…read more

Could play deep into second quarter Saturday

Luck and most of the Colts' healthy starters could play deep into the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: This should be Luck's final preseason tuneup, with most of the Colts' key cogs likely to sit out the the team's preseason finale. Luck is still looking to recapture his pre-injury form, but with no reported setbacks with his (previously lingering) shoulder issue, he's locked in as the team's Week 1 starter. On the heels of a long stretch between regular-season action and with a fluid supporting cast beyond wideout T.Y. Hilton (shoulder), Luck's ADP/auction value has yet to approach its…read more

Plays five drives

Luck completed six of 13 attempts for 50 yards and an interception in Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Ravens in the second preseason game.

Analysis: Luck was also sacked twice. The quarterback forced a red-zone interception along the sideline on his second series, but was sharper his next time out, finding tight end Jack Doyle for a couple of completions en route to a field goal. Overall, Luck featured for five drives, continuing to rebuild his comfort level in live action.

Playing time to increase against Baltimore

The Colts plan to have Luck play more in the second preseason game Monday against Baltimore than the two series he played in the first preseason game, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Luck played his first game since the 2016 season in the first week of the preseaon and looked in mid-season form by going 6-of-9 for 64 yards with no turnovers. It sounds like he'll get more work in the second game, but we wouldn't be surprised if he's held out the final two games if continues to do well.

Looks sharp in first game since 2016 season

Luck was 6-for-9 passing for 64 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and led the Colts to field goals on both of his two series at quarterback in Thursday's preseason game against Seattle. It was Luck's first game since the last game of the 2016 regular season on Jan. 1, 2017.

Analysis: Luck looked sharp during his two drives and also took a hit and was sacked, but bounced back up. He has checked off every box so far this summer in his return from a shoulder injury that caused him to miss the 2017 season. He may not need to prove much else during the preseason that he'll be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.

Should play about a quarter Thursday

Luck is slated to see around a quarter of work with the Colts' starters in Thursday's preseason opener, Kevin Bowen of 1070thefan reports.

Analysis: That should result in Luck getting in about two or three drives, which limits his upside in DFS formats. More importantly though, the QB will be seeing his first game action since Jan. 1, 2017, which represents a major step in Luck's continuing recovery from his (previously) lingering shoulder injury.

Back to full speed in practice

Luck (shoulder) was 19-for-22 for two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's practice, and he's "responding well" to the increased workload that has seen him throw in three of the first four days of training camp, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Luck looked back to his pre-injury form with several long completions to T.Y.Hilton. Other than getting a scheduled day off from throwing Saturday, Luck has done everything at full speed in training camp and is expected to play in the team's first preseason game. He still needs to show his shoulder can hold up from playing in games and the rigors of practice, but Luck so far looks set to return for Week 1 after missing all of 2017 after surgery for a torn labrum.

Practices fully Thursday

Luck (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: Given that it was his first full workout in nearly 19 months, it's not surprising that there was a degree of rust to be seen, but overall, coach Frank Reich was pleased with what saw from his franchise QB. "I thought he looked strong, consistent." Reich said of Luck on Thursday. "It was a good first day for him." Looking ahead, Luck is slated to practice again Friday, before sitting out the team portion of Saturday's session for maintenance purposes.

Scheduled to start preseason opener

Luck is scheduled to play in the Colts' first preseason game Aug. 9 against the Seahawks, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: While the team still has time to change its mind, new head coach Frank Reich said his current plan is for Luck to start the exhibition opener. The veteran quarterback will have scheduled days off for rest throughout training camp, but he's not expected to have any limitations when he's out on the field. Luck has been throwing regulation NFL footballs since late May, and he threw passes to teammates during June minicamp. His steeply discounted price in fantasy drafts and auctions probably won't…read more

Ready to go in training camp

Though Luck (shoulder) will work without limitations in training camp, he'll mimic a regular-season practice schedule that includes routine days off, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: While it's encouraging that Luck is finally ready to practice full-go, he hasn't played a game in 19 months, so there's an air of uncertainty surrounding his 2018 fantasy prospects. In that context, the 28-year-old can likely be had at a discounted value in drafts and auctions, though if he's able to avoid any setbacks with his shoulder, Luck could provide a nice return on investment. Additionally, the statistical ceiling of passing weapons like T.Y. Hilton, Ryan Grant, Eric Ebron and Jack…read more

Opening training camp without limitations

General manager Chris Ballard said Friday that Luck (shoulder) will be given regular days off during training camp, but the quarterback won't be under any limitations when he's on the field, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: Ballard went on to say that Luck has been throwing the ball as well as he's ever seen, and even stated that his starting quarterback will be available to play at some point in the preseason. There's even a chance that Luck will be available for the preseason opener Aug. 9 against the Seahawks, though Ballard indicated that decision is yet to be made. Regardless, Luck -- who spent time throwing with receivers in California this month, according to Dave Calabro of 14 WTHR Indianapolis --…read more

No pain in throwing shoulder

Luck (shoulder) has experienced no pain in his throwing shoulder since he resumed throwing footballs, Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Luck has now been throwing footballs for about a month despite not doing so in front of reporters until June 12. It's a great sign that he isn't dealing with any soreness -- as that's a signal his lengthy recovery program is going as planned. With training camp not starting until July 25, the quarterback will continue his rehab in California, where Luck plans to meet with a group of Colts receivers for throwing sessions over the course of the summer. As long as his throwing shoulder remains…read more

Expects to play Week 1

Although Tuesday marked the first time Luck (shoulder) threw a football in public, he indicated after practice that he had been throwing a football for the last two weeks, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. He also said after practice that he will "absolutely" play in Week 1 against the Bengals, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: If what Luck says is true, this is certainly an encouraging sign that his arm has held up well over the past couple of weeks tossing around the pigskin. He still has a ways to go in his recovery, but a return to the public eye Tuesday at least provides some encouragement that he could be ready to start under center at some point during the 2018 campaign. The 28-year-old signal-caller certainly believes Week 1 isn't out of the question, and Jim Irsay's comment indicating he will have no…read more

Starts throwing football in practice

Luck (shoulder) was throwing passes with a football in practice Tuesday, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports. It's the first time he's thrown a football since October 2017.

Analysis: Luck made some progress during minicamp in late April by taking some snaps and handing the ball off, but this is a significant benchmark. He missed all of the 2017 campaign because of the shoulder injury after posting an impressive 31:13 TD:INT ratio in his fifth year under center for the Colts back in 2016. We'll need to see how his shoulder responds from throwing again, but it's now a lot easier to envision Luck under center for the Colts in 2018.

Close to throwing pigskin

Colts head coach Frank Reich said Thursday that Luck (shoulder) is getting "real close" to throwing a football, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Luck made some progress during minicamp in late April by taking some snaps and handing the ball off, but the big leap will involve throwing a regulation NFL football in a practice setting for the first time in a long time. He missed all of the 2017 campaign because of the shoulder injury after posting an impressive 31:13 TD:INT ratio in his fifth year under center for the Colts back in 2016. Luck still has four years remaining on his current contract with the Colts as he enters his age-28…read more

Expected to throw before training camp

Colts head coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that he anticipates Luck (shoulder) throwing during the break between the end of minicamp and the beginning of training camp, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Luck took some snaps and handed the ball off during minicamp in late April, an indication he has made some progress in his recovery. However, the big test of his health of his shoulder will come when he uncorks passes for the first time since October. If Luck remains on track with his rehab schedule, it wouldn't be surprising to see him participating in some fashion when training camp begins in August. In addition to proving his health, Luck will face the additional task of developing a rapport…read more

Making progress

Luck (right shoulder) took snaps and executed handoffs during Tuesday's minicamp practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Analysis: Luck did not throw Tuesday, but his presence on the field and participation in limited activities nonetheless represents progress. GM Chris Ballard previously stated that the Colts' franchise QB will be eased along as he continues to work on "finishing up (the) strength part" of his rehab work. While there's not a firm timetable laid out for when Luck might move to working full-go, Mike Wells of ESPN.com relays that the team's decision to trade out of the No. 3 slot in the upcoming NFL draft…read more

Still not throwing footballs

Luck (shoulder) revealed Monday that he still hasn't progressed to throwing a regulation NFL football, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News reports.

Analysis: Luck's statement contradicts a report from late March which stated that he'd begun throwing footballs. Regardless, he seems to be progressing on schedule, free of any setbacks since the middle of the 2017 season. The 28-year-old declined to share his timetable for a return to throwing, but he did emphasize that he has a plan in place and is hopeful to enter training camp without any limitations, per Mike Wells of ESPN. Monday marks the start of the Colts' offseason workout program, allowing…read more

Throwing footballs

Luck (shoulder) has progressed to throwing footballs as part of his rehab work, Stephen Holder of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: This would seem to be what Colts owner Jim Irsay was referring to with his Monday comment that Luck has "turned the corner" in his rehab process. The quarterback isn't throwing at full speed, but it's nonetheless a huge step in the right direction as the Colts prepare to begin their offseason workout program April 9. Luck is expected to be there, and he could begin making on-field throws to teammates at voluntary minicamp April 24-25. He'll be directing an Indianapolis offense that added Ryan…read more

Still on right track

Colts owner Jim Irsay said Monday that he believes Luck (shoulder) has "turned the corner" in his rehab process, Mike Chappell of CBS4 Indy reports. "All indicators are (the) healing is going really well and we feel really optimistic that he's turned the corner and has a full decade ahead of him of excellence,'' Irsay said.

Analysis: The Colts expect Luck to be present April 9 when they begin their offseason conditioning program. Irsay, general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich all have relayed optimism in recent weeks, with Ballard saying he has no doubt the quarterback will be ready for the start of the regular season. Luck has been working in California with throwing gurus Tom House and Adam Dedeaux, though the regimen hasn't included throwing actual footballs. Irsay nonetheless expects Luck to do some…read more

Returning to Indy for medical checkup

Luck (shoulder) "is expected back in the building in Indianapolis this week for a checkup," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. "Everything is positive here and at this point, I know we heard this last year, but the Colts do expect him to be ready for training camp," Rapoport added.

Analysis: Luck's recovery will continue to be one of the most scrutinized in all of sports due to his mysteriously lengthy rehab from a labrum injury in his right throwing shoulder. Although he hasn't thrown a football since the first half of the 2017 season, his regimen has included "throwing balls that are heavier than footballs," per Rapoport. The upcoming examination could be a major checkpoint as Luck aims for an appearance on the first day of the Colts' offseason program April 2 and eventually…read more

Will be ready for Week 1

General manager Chris Ballard is confident that Luck (shoulder), who is set to report to the Colts' offseason program April 2, will be under center for Week 1 of the regular season, Zak Keefer of the Indy Star reports. "Do I have any doubt that he's going to be ready?" Ballard asked Wednesday. "No, I don't."

Analysis: Ballard's comments are his boldest to date, and they're significant since he's been tempered in his expectations for Luck's eventual return compared to owner Jim Irsay and former head coach Chuck Pagano. The plan is for Luck -- who hasn't been cleared to resume throwing footballs -- to remain in Los Angeles training with quarterback coaches Tom House and Adam Dedeaux, specifically focusing on strengthening his shoulder and using a weighted ball to "shape his motion" in order for Luck to prepare…read more

Progressing, but not yet throwing football

Colts head coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that Luck (shoulder) hasn't resumed throwing a football yet, but is "checking every box" in his recovery and will join the Colts on April 2 for the start of the team's offseason program, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: While Luck hasn't been cleared to throw a football since the Colts shut him down in October after he experienced renewed soreness in surgically repaired right shoulder, the quarterback did resume a throwing program earlier this month. It seems he remains in the initial stages of said program, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported last week that Luck was throwing with weighted balls and had dismissed the possibility of a follow-up surgery on his shoulder. Reich's comments seemingly support the…read more

Throwing weighted balls rather than football

Updating a previous report, Luck (shoulder) has resumed throwing weighted balls rather than a football, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Considering that the weighted balls are heavier than the football, Luck's announcement Tuesday that he has ruled out the possibility of a second surgery on his throwing shoulder seems to have some merit. Now throwing for the first time since being shut down in late October, Luck's progress will likely be monitored extra carefully as the Colts aim to get him ready for the 2018 campaign after he was sidelined for all of last season. According to Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star, Luck, who is…read more

Starts throwing football again

Luck (shoulder) has started throwing a football and doesn't believe he'll need another surgery, the Indianapolis Star reports. "That ship has sailed in my mind, which is also a bit of relief now, if I'm not going to lie," Luck said of the possibility of another surgery on his shoulder.

Analysis: Luck has been working with quarterbacking gurus Tom House and Adam Dedeaux in Los Angeles and is throwing the football and strengthening his shoulder. Luck missed the 2017 season after surgery in January 2017 to repair a torn labrum and was shut down in October after he had soreness during a throwing program. With his recent progress, Luck could be ready to participate in Indy's offseason workouts in late April. Despite the improvement, we may not have a real idea if Luck can return to an NFL…read more

Colts head coach Frank Reich said last week that Luck (shoulder) has yet to begin a throwing program, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: Reich's comments confirm what general manager Chris Ballard announced a week prior; essentially, Luck's rehab program for his surgically repaired shoulder continues to move along slowly but steadily as he inches closer to throwing again. While it's expected that Luck will start a throwing program soon, there isn't any official timetable for that to happen, which puts his availability for the start of the Colts' offseason workouts in the spring into question. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL…read more

GM refutes reports of shoulder concerns

Colts general manager Chris Ballard addressed Luck's rehab during a press conference Wednesday and downplayed speculation that the health of the quarterback's right shoulder played a role in Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' decision to withdraw his acceptance of Indianapolis' head-coaching vacancy, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports. "Let's talk about Andrew because there's a lot of rumors," Ballard said. "I'm going to listen to the doctors that he's talking to and dealing with, and I'm going to listen to the guy that is training him right now. And, at this point, we feel very strongly that Andrew's in a good place. He doesn't need surgery -- I have not gotten that from the two doctors that he's seen after the season. His strength is good. He's working on his throw motion and he's working on his arm speed right now. He has not picked up a football, but he's throwing balls, working on arm speed. He's not going to skip a step...he's going to do everything right to get himself ready to play. And I'm very confident -- he's very confident -- that he's going to come back and prove a lot of people wrong."

Analysis: After playing through an injury to his labrum during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, Luck underwent surgery last January with the hope he would enter the 2017 campaign at full strength. That never came to fruition, however, as Luck made limited progress in his recovery in the months that followed before being shuttered for good in November when his shoulder responded poorly to light throwing. Following his shutdown, Luck headed to Europe for additional treatment, with the Colts announcing shortly…read more

Could begin throwing soon

Luck (shoulder) is "very close" to receive clearance to throw again and will soon travel to Los Angeles to work with throwing mechanics and strength gurus Tom House and Adam Dedeaux, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Luck missed the 2017 season after surgery last January to repair a torn labrum. After doing rehab work in the Netherlands once he was moved to injured reserve, Luck and the team hadn't ruled out further surgery, but it sounds like his return to throwing means further surgery isn't necessary. If Luck is able to throw it would be a significant milestone in his recovery, but it's worth noting that he also started throwing in October before he was ultimately shut down. Luck will need to go through…read more

Luck (shoulder) has returned from spending six weeks in the Netherlands working with a trainer but said he did not receive any injections or special treatment, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports. "I plan on being ready for everything, everything official, offseason, NFL schedule," Luck said. "I plan on being ready."

Analysis: Luck said he was doing "rehab, strength training, soft tissue work" with a trainer in Europe and left the U.S. to focus on his rehab. He'll start throwing again next month, but he and the team have not ruled out surgery if he's still experiencing pain. Luck, who had shoulder surgery in January, hasn't thrown since being shut down in late October. He has had similar optimism over the past year, so we may not know his 2018 status until he begins throwing and participating in offseason workouts.

Expected to report back to team this week

Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said he expects Luck (shoulder) to report to the team's facility this week, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Analysis: Since having his throwing program shut down in late October before ending up on injured reserve, Luck has spent the last several weeks in Europe to receive treatment for his surgically repaired right shoulder. Though it was initially believed that Luck wouldn't require a follow-up procedure on his labrum, the team plans to see how the quarterback looks during a throwing and rehab regimen in early January before it's decided if another surgery is necessary, according to Bob Kravitz of WTHR.com.…read more

May need additional surgery

When Luck (shoulder) returns from his treatments in Europe next week, he'll resume a throwing regimen that will ultimately determine whether he needs corrective surgery to his biceps tendon, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports. Such a procedure would likely require a 3-to-6 month recovery timetable.

Analysis: A decision on further surgery could be made by mid-January. This report contradicts recent statements from Colts owner Jim Irsay, who said last week that Luck won't require an additional procedure during the offseason. Luck hasn't practiced with full contact since undergoing surgery last January to address a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. It sounds like Luck's status for the 2018 season will continue to be uncertain throughout the offseason.

Won't need another surgery

Colts owner Jim Irsay said Luck (shoulder) won't require an additional procedure during the offseason and will return to the field in 2018, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. "He's doing great," Irsay said, in reference to Luck's response to rehab and treatment. "He's doing well. [We're] disappointed obviously it's taken as long as it's taken. You know, medicine and the way it goes. But there hasn't been any unusual setback. We didn't find out anything ominous, something we didn't know about or anything like that. It's just taken time for him to go through his whole aspect of rehabbing and progressing and working through the soreness."

Analysis: The Colts were hopeful that the surgery Luck required to address a torn labrum in his right shoulder last January wouldn't impact his availability for the start of the regular season, but the franchise signal caller never ended up taking the field in 2017 after experiencing recurring soreness and swelling that resulted in ongoing setbacks for his recovery. Since being shut down for good in early November, Luck has headed overseas to Europe to receive further treatment on the shoulder, which has…read more

Luck traveled to Europe to receive additional treatment on his surgically repaired right shoulder, Mike Wells and Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.

Analysis: With Luck failing to progress as expected following the January procedure to address a torn labrum he initially sustained in 2015, the Colts finally elected to shut the franchise quarterback down for good earlier this month by moving him to season-ending injured reserve. Luck intends to rest the shoulder for a few months in order to let the recurring soreness he had experienced in recent workouts subside, but in the meantime, it appears he's being proactive in exploring additional ways to tend…read more

Will stop throwing for time being

Luck, who the Colts placed on season-ending injured reserve Thursday, recently met with doctors, who recommended the quarterback shut down his throwing program for around 1-to-3 months, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Colts general manager Chris Ballard noted earlier Thursday that Luck won't require a second surgery to address the labrum in his right shoulder, with the 28-year-old indicating in a statement issued by the team that he's "very optimistic" about his outlook heading into the 2018 season. Instead, Luck will turn his focus to rehabbing and strengthening the shoulder over the next several weeks before likely gradually increasing the distance and frequency of his throwing during the offseason. With…read more