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September 26, 2009; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) celebrates with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after the game against the Washington Huskies at Stanford Stadium. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(USA TODAY Sports)
Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton (2nd R) is congratulated by fellow finalist Stanford University quarterback Andrew Luck (L), Boise State University quarterback Kellen Moore (2nd L), and Oregon State University running back LaMichael James (R) after he won the Heisman Memorial Trophy during a ceremony in New York December 11, 2010. The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the outstanding college football player of the year. REUTERS/Kelly Kline/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
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November 26, 2011; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Fighting Irish Wire)
Jan 2, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2012 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
(USA TODAY Sports)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces quarterback Andrew Luck as the first overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.
(James Lang-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)
Football: Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (12) and Washington Redskins Robert Griffin III (10) shaking hands after preseason game at FedEx Field.
Landover, MD 8/25/2012
CREDIT: Al Tielemans (Photo by Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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Colts quarterback Andrew Luck got a hug from Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians in the closing minute of the game against Minnesota at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 16, 2012.
(Matt Detrich/IndyStar)
Sep 09, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Henry Melton (69) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Chicago defeats Indianapolis 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
(Bears Wire)
Jan 6, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass while being pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Arthur Jones (97) during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
(Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports, Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports)
January 27, 2013; Honolulu, HI, USA; AFC quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos (18) and AFC quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12) pass the ball during warm ups before the 2013 Pro Bowl against the NFC at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(USA TODAY Sports)
Nov 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Colts 40-11. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Andrew Luck passed for 23,671 yards and 171 touchdowns from 2012-18. He led the NFL with 40 TD passes in the 2014 season.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
(Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during a Wild Card Playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts is sacked by outside linebacker Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs during a Wild Card Playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is being pressures by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Sept. 27, 2015. The Titans lost their home opener 35-33.
(George Walker IV / The Tennessean)
Jan. 4, 2015: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) and Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) shared a moment in the final seconds of their AFC Wild Card game game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts 26, Bengals 10.
(Matt Kryger / The Star, IndyStar via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
(Isaiah J. Downing, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Dec 30, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) attempts a pass during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Colts Wire)
Jan 5, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) and guard Quenton Nelson (56) against the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Dec 9, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich talks with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during a timeout in the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Glaser-USA TODAY Sports
(John Glaser, John Glaser-USA TODAY Sports)
Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck reads to a group of children at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The museum was host to celebrities and caregivers of wounded veterans, Wednesday, May 22, 2019, as they participated in an event coordinated by Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes.
(Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar)
January 22, 2014; Ko'Olina, HI, USA; Team Sanders captain & defensive end J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans (99, left) shakes hands with first overall pick & quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12, center) as Team Sanders alumni captain Deion Sanders (right) smiles during the Pro Bowl draft at J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Texans Wire)
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (left) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck following the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs the ball during the second quarter of the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
(Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports)
The Colts were matched up with the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs on Jan. 4, 2014. They trailed 38-10 in the third quarter because launching an astonishing rally. Andrew Luck led the rally that culminated in a 45-44 victory. (Getty Images)
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) and quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrate the team's first score of the game during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts calls instructions at the line of scrimmage against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 2, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Jan 12, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) shake hands after the AFC Divisional playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Jan 5, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) drops back to pass against the Houston Texans in the first quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(For The Win)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces his retirement following their preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Aug 24, 2019. Photo by Matt Kryger, The Indianapolis Star via USA TODAY Network [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
(For The Win)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) congratulates wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) after a late touchdown in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
January 21, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal former quarterbacks Jim Plunkett (left) and Andrew Luck (right) pose for a photo during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Maples Pavilion. The Wildcats defeated the Cardinal 71-57. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Dec 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; General manager of the Stanford Cardinal football program Andrew Luck looks on during the first quarter of the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
(Robert Edwards, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 4, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Former Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck gives a thumbs up top fans prior to a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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September 26, 2009; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) celebrates with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after the game against the Washington Huskies at Stanford Stadium. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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September 26, 2009; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Jim Harbaugh (left) celebrates with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after the game against the Washington Huskies at Stanford Stadium. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton (2nd R) is congratulated by fellow finalist Stanford University quarterback Andrew Luck (L), Boise State University quarterback Kellen Moore (2nd L), and Oregon State University running back LaMichael James (R) after he won the Heisman Memorial Trophy during a ceremony in New York December 11, 2010. The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the outstanding college football player of the year. REUTERS/Kelly Kline/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
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November 26, 2011; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 2, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2012 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces quarterback Andrew Luck as the first overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.
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Football: Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (12) and Washington Redskins Robert Griffin III (10) shaking hands after preseason game at FedEx Field.
Landover, MD 8/25/2012
CREDIT: Al Tielemans (Photo by Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
(Set Number: X155435 TK1 R1 F5 )
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Colts quarterback Andrew Luck got a hug from Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians in the closing minute of the game against Minnesota at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 16, 2012.
(Matt Detrich/IndyStar)
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
Sep 09, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Henry Melton (69) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. Chicago defeats Indianapolis 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
Jan 6, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass while being pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Arthur Jones (97) during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
January 27, 2013; Honolulu, HI, USA; AFC quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos (18) and AFC quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12) pass the ball during warm ups before the 2013 Pro Bowl against the NFC at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
Nov 24, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Colts 40-11. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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Andrew Luck passed for 23,671 yards and 171 touchdowns from 2012-18. He led the NFL with 40 TD passes in the 2014 season.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
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Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during a Wild Card Playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts is sacked by outside linebacker Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs during a Wild Card Playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is being pressures by Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Sept. 27, 2015. The Titans lost their home opener 35-33.
(George Walker IV / The Tennessean)
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
Jan. 4, 2015: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) and Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) shared a moment in the final seconds of their AFC Wild Card game game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Colts 26, Bengals 10.
(Matt Kryger / The Star, IndyStar via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 30, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) attempts a pass during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 5, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) and guard Quenton Nelson (56) against the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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Dec 9, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich talks with quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during a timeout in the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Glaser-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck reads to a group of children at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The museum was host to celebrities and caregivers of wounded veterans, Wednesday, May 22, 2019, as they participated in an event coordinated by Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes.
(Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar)
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January 22, 2014; Ko'Olina, HI, USA; Team Sanders captain & defensive end J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans (99, left) shakes hands with first overall pick & quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (12, center) as Team Sanders alumni captain Deion Sanders (right) smiles during the Pro Bowl draft at J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Andrew Luck, from Stanford to the Indianapolis Colts and back
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (left) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck following the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) runs the ball during the second quarter of the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
(Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Colts were matched up with the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs on Jan. 4, 2014. They trailed 38-10 in the third quarter because launching an astonishing rally. Andrew Luck led the rally that culminated in a 45-44 victory. (Getty Images)
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) and quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrate the team's first score of the game during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts calls instructions at the line of scrimmage against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 2, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Jan 12, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) shake hands after the AFC Divisional playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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Jan 5, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) drops back to pass against the Houston Texans in the first quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(For The Win)
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces his retirement following their preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Aug 24, 2019. Photo by Matt Kryger, The Indianapolis Star via USA TODAY Network [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
(For The Win)
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) congratulates wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) after a late touchdown in the fourth quarter at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.
(Matt Kryger/IndyStar)
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January 21, 2016; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal former quarterbacks Jim Plunkett (left) and Andrew Luck (right) pose for a photo during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Maples Pavilion. The Wildcats defeated the Cardinal 71-57. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
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Dec 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; General manager of the Stanford Cardinal football program Andrew Luck looks on during the first quarter of the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Sep 4, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Former Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck gives a thumbs up top fans prior to a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
(Stan Szeto, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
The Indianapolis Colts were in desperate need of a quarterback late last season with Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson sidelined by injury, leaving only sixth-round rookie draft pick Riley Leonard available.
The Colts turned to the NFL's past and signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers , who played adequately in three losses before Leonard played the season finale.
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Could the Colts have turned to their own past and brought in Andrew Luck , who played six seasons between 2012-18? Luck, who was 36 at the time, was in his first season as Stanford football 's general manager.
Parental advice: Andrew Luck on whether he'd let a son play football
What if Colts GM Chris Ballard had called?
"I have an amazing relationship with Chris Ballard, the GM of the Colts. I consider him a mentor of mine," he told Yahoo Sports this week. "We have been through some 'ish' together and come out the other side and have a stronger relationship. But no, we are on the same page there."
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Luck abruptly retired from the NFL just before the 2019 season and has remained off the field. Stanford named him football GM in late 2024.
He also discussed the Cardinal, relationship building and his family.
Why did Andrew Luck retire so quickly?
Andrew Luck suffered injuries to his throwing shoulder, abdominal muscles and a kidney, and the pressure to rehabilitate those injuries and perform at his highest level took a mental toll.
How good was Andrew Luck?
Andrew Luck played six seasons for the Indianapolis Colts , completing 67.3% of his passes for 23,671 yards, 171 touchdowns and 83 interceptions. He was named to four Pro Bowls.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Andrew Luck considers Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard a mentor
