'Where has the time gone?!' Recalling Andrew Luck's shocking retirement
Three years ago today, Andrew Luck shocked the NFL by announcing his retirement.
The Indianapolis Colts quarterback was just 29 years old at the time, had played six seasons (missing one to injury) and was trying to work his way back to play the 2019 season.
The news, broken by ESPN's Adam Schefter, came during a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Luck made the emotional announcement after the game.
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Here's what fans remember about that night and how it affected the Colts.
When you talk about the Colts not finding a quarterback yet people act like this happened a decade ago. 3 years, including the season they had to play his backup since he retired in-season. Happy he’s living his best life, but acting like he was easily replaceable is wild. https://t.co/cMgHxsULhP
— Josh Boeke (@JoshBoeke) August 24, 2022
Real ones know that Andrew Luck was on his way to being a Top 10 QB in NFL history
Happy Andrew Luck Remembrance Day to all who celebrate (by shedding a few tears)— Kameron P. Nettleton (@kamtheman7) August 24, 2022
OK, I wasn't upset about Andrew Luck retiring, I was upset about the timing. He did it during the third preseason game, with no good QB options available, dooming the entire season and hamstringing the team for years to come. https://t.co/X5v1CBqfpW
— Steve Horton (@tropicalsteve) August 24, 2022
Three years since Andrew Luck retired from the NFL. Where has that time gone?!
— Cameron Hogwood (@ch_skysports) August 24, 2022
I still cannot believe that Andrew Luck completed this pass.
Such a special talent at the position. I hate to see that his career was so short.#NFL | #Colts | #ForTheShoepic.twitter.com/xdADrIiNUf— Brandon Carr (@bcarr_13) August 24, 2022
Andrew Luck has been retired for 3 years and he still has more playoff wins since 1995 than the Dallas cowboys.
— Evan 🍓 (@WandasAbed) August 24, 2022
This news dropped while I was at a live fantasy draft sitting across from the commissioner. He had just drafted Andrew Luck and TY Hilton. And he was wearing a Luck jersey.
We all looked up when he started yelling obscenities at his phone. https://t.co/dG9eu4FPxD— Kevin Harlan Forever (@oblongtakes) August 24, 2022
How has it been 3 years since Andrew Luck retired from #ForTheShoe? His retirement is still having an impact on the team to this day. While I completely understand his reasoning, I miss watching him play and lay it all on the line. #Colts #AndrewLuck. pic.twitter.com/rtdShnESUx
— Drew Bogs (@DrewBogs623) August 24, 2022
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