Andrew Luck QB FA Sun 10/22/17 9:48 AM
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (shoulder), who recently suffered a setback in his recovery from surgery, may be sidelined until after Thanksgiving Day, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
That timeline is mostly a speculative one with the Colts having yet to reveal a target date for Luck's season debut. However, it's expected that the Colts will limit Luck's activity for the next two weeks following the setback before having the quarterback restart his throwing program. Because that throwing program is expected to take multiple weeks for Luck to complete before he's cleared for game action, it stands to reason that he may not be activated until December, assuming he's able to steer clear of any further setbacks. Until Luck is ready to go, Jacoby Brissett will continue to direct the offense.
Andrew Luck QB FA Wed 10/18/17 4:08 PM 1 Comment
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck has soreness in his surgically-repaired right shoulder and received a cortisone shot, GM Chris Ballard announced. He won't practice this week, but the Colts are not placing him on injured reserve, according to Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star
EDGE Analysis
Ballard said the soreness is not unusual, but this will set back his possible return date as he likely needs a few weeks of practice without soreness before appearing in a game. While Ballard said this didn't mean Luck's season is over, his window to return this year continues to get smaller.
Andrew Luck QB FA Thu 10/12/17 12:43 PM
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (right shoulder) is slated to work at practice Thursday and Saturday, Mike Chappell of CBS 4 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
The QB has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Titans, but he's now set to progress to limited work in 7-on-7 drills with the scout team, per Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis. While the Colts haven't set a precise timetable for Luck's return to game action, Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star suggests that the odds are stacked against the QB returning in Week 7 against the Jaguars, with Week 8 seemingly a more plausible target. In the meantime, Jacoby Brissett will helm the 2-3 squad's offense.
Andrew Luck QB FA Mon 10/9/17 4:40 PM 6 Comments
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (shoulder) will not play this week against Tennessee, head coach Chuck Pagano announced Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Luck is expected to practice for a second consecutive week as he works his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. He'll likely increase his activity, but there were reports over the weekend that he may not play until November, but the Colts have not released an official timetable. Jacoby Brissett will start again this week against the TItans.
Andrew Luck QB FA Sun 10/8/17 8:58 AM
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (shoulder) is considered highly doubtful to suit up in any of the Colts' four games in October, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though Luck took a step forward by practicing this week on a limited basis, he'll still need multiple weeks of sharing reps with interim starter Jacoby Brissett following a long layoff from offseason shoulder surgery before the Colts feel comfortable clearing their franchise quarterback to play. Luck had previously been limited to throwing on the side for multiple weeks as part of a measured strength program, and after making it through that step of the recovery process without incident, he'll incrementally raise his level of involvement in practice throughout October with an eye on making his 2017 debut around midseason. In the meantime, Brissett, who has performed acceptably since displacing Scott Tolzien as the interim starter in Week 2, should continue to lead the Indianapolis offense until Luck returns.
Andrew Luck QB FA Thu 10/5/17 1:38 PM 5 Comments
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Though Luck (right shoulder) has resumed practicing, ESPN's Mike Wells suggests that the QB is "likely still a few weeks away from playing in a game."
EDGE Analysis
Luck, who was a limited practice participant Wednesday, won't practice Thursday in order order to focus on rehab work, but he's slated to return to the field Friday. While the Colts haven't presented a precise timetable for Luck's return to game action, it is acknowledged that he won't play this weekend, setting the stage for Jacoby Brissett to start his fourth straight game at QB on Sunday against the 49ers in Indianapolis.
Andrew Luck QB FA Wed 10/4/17 12:37 PM 3 Comments
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (shoulder) is slated to return to practice Wednesday, focus on rehab Thursday and then return to practice on Friday, the Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per the report, Luck will initially participate in individual drills Wednesday, then work with trainers for the remainder of the Colts' practice session. Though the QB's return to practice is a significant milestone, he'll be eased back into the mix gradually, with the team slated to limit and monitor the number of throws Luck makes on a daily basis. With that in mind, there is not a precise timetable for Luck's return to game action, but at this stage, it's assumed that he'll remain out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Andrew Luck QB FA Mon 10/2/17 10:54 PM
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (shoulder) is expected to work his way back into practice this week, Mike Chappell of of CBS 4 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Colts' general manager Chris Ballard indicated on a radio show Monday evening that the Colts will, "slowly start working [Luck] back into practice this week." While the team having a plan in place is certainly cause for optimism, it does not sound as though a return to game action is in the immediate future. Luck will likely need two or three weeks of concentrated practice before he will be ready to take snaps under center on a game day. Oct. 16 against the Titans would likely be his earliest possible return date, while Oct. 22 at home against the Jaguars would be more likely. However. it remains to be seen how quickly the team integrates their franchise quarterback into practice, and how his shoulder reacts to the work.
Andrew Luck QB FA Wed 9/27/17 12:48 PM
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Luck (right shoulder) will not practice this week, Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star reports. "He's one week away," coach Chuck Pagano noted of the QB's status on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
While it appears as though Luck will return to practice as soon as next week, the expectation in any case, is that he won't be rushed into game action. With that in mind, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star suggests that "you'd think the absolute earliest he returns is Week 6 in Tennessee." While that's hardly a concrete timetable, it's still reasonable to expect that Jacoby Brissett is in line for two more starts at QB for the Colts, at a minimum.
Andrew Luck QB FA Mon 9/25/17 4:52 PM
Andrew Luck
QB FA
Colts coach Chuck Pagano confirmed that Luck (shoulder) will not return for Week 4 in Seattle, Mike Chappell of of CBS 4 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Colts are hopeful Luck can resume practicing as soon as this week, but he's expected to need quite a bit of time before he's cleared to play in a game. Even Week 5 seems highly optimistic, though Pagano was only willing to rule the quarterback out for one more game as of Monday. Jacoby Brissett will start against the Seahawks on Sunday.