Andrew Luck Doesn’t Think He’ll Need Another Surgery, Expects To Be Ready For Next Season

Colts QB Andrew Luck told reporters on Friday that the decision to go the Netherlands was to train and focus on his rehab from the shoulder injury that cost him the entire 2017 season.

Luck said that he didn’t have any injections and instead worked on strength training, per Mike Chappell.

As for the reason why he went overseas as opposed to staying the states, Luck said that he was “pulled in too many directions” and it was “hard to keep a singular focus,” per Chappell.

The good news is that Luck believes his shoulder feels stronger and more stable. He’s still preparing to throw again, but he’s optimistic that no follow-up surgery will be needed. It’s worth mentioning that Luck said he’s still not where he wants to be and his shoulder still isn’t 100 percent, but the pain has gone down “significantly,” per Chappell.

Luck added that plans on being ready for offseason conditioning, OTAs, training camp and most importantly the 2018 season, per Chappell.

As for his future with the Colts, Luck said he’s “very, very happy” in Indianapolis, per Chappell.

Last we heard regarding Luck, Chris Mortensen reported that he will resume a throwing regimen upon returning from his European treatments that will ultimately determine whether he needs corrective surgery to his biceps tendon.

Mortensen adds that Luck is feeling “very optimistic” about his shoulder. However, if there’s still pain in his shoulder once he resumes throwing, a procedure known as tenodesis will be under strong consideration.

If Luck ends up undergoing this surgical procedure, Mortensen says that medical experts expect it to be a three-to-six month recovery, so they would like to have a decision made by mid-January.

Luck reportedly saw between 4-5 doctors regarding his shoulder issues including the doctor who performed the original shoulder surgery and the consensus was that he should stop throwing for 2-3 months and allow the injury to heal on its own.

Reports said Luck was told that playing through a labrum tear for two years messed up his shoulder and caused other issues while also messing with his throwing mechanics.

Luck, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Colts back in 2012. He’s currently in the second year of his six-year, $139.125 million contract that includes $87 million guaranteed and is set to make base salaries of $12 million and $9.125 million of $12 million over the next two year of the contract.

In 2016, Luck appeared in 15 games and thrown for 4,240 yards while completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Pro Football Focus had him rated as the No. 4 quarterback out of 36 qualifying players.

We’ll have more regarding Luck’s return as the news is available.