Andrew Luck spent time in the Netherlands recently for additional rehab on his troublesome throwing shoulder, and the Colts quarterback addressed his status Friday.
Luck plans to resume throwing soon and has a considerably lofty recovery goal. Going into his seventh NFL offseason, Luck does not expect to miss any of it — not OTAs, minicamp or training camp — as he prepares for a return for the 2018 season (Twitter link), one he does not feel is in jeopardy despite the murkiness of his 2017.
The 28-year-old passer also does not expect to undergo another surgery. He noted the only rehab he did in Europe featured soft tissue work with a therapist he’d worked with in the past (Twitter link). None of the exercises performed are illegal in the United States; Luck simply traveled to the Netherlands because that’s where this trainer is stationed.
“I feel stronger, more stable, more confident in it. It’s better,” Luck said of his shoulder.
He has not thrown a pass since the Colts shelved him from practice earlier this season prior to placing him on IR, but he’s preparing for another throwing program soon. The quarterback’s strength levels are a self-described issue, and this area will be addressed before said throwing sessions commence.
This remains a drawn-out process that would make it seem like OTAs are an unrealistic conclusion, given what’s transpired over the past year and considering training camp is nearly eight months away.
I hope he returns to his previous level of play. It is maddening how the Colts franchise has misused him.
Nothing against Luck, (hope he returns back to normal) but that’s what the Colts deserve for tanking the season, to draft Luck.
If Luck came back he might not never play anymore would he have been able to take all the hits that sorry ass line they had
If you could use proper English that would be nice. Your comment makes 0 sense.
I would love to see him back in tip top condition so we can see what a good quarterback looks like in Indianapolis again. Too bad Pagano got the ax because Luck couldn’t play.