The Indianapolis Colts finally confirmed on Monday that Andrew Luck will not play in the team’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that Luck is prepared “mentally,” but physically the quarterback is not yet ready to go.
Chris Ballard is here for his presser… re: Andrew Luck, "He's in the training phase right now. Out this week vs Rams."
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) September 4, 2017
Asked if Luck is ready, "He's a competitor. You've been around Andrew… Mentally, he's in the best place he's been."
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) September 4, 2017
Veteran quarterback Scott Tolzien will start against the Rams on Sunday, with the newly-
acquired Jacoby Brissett serving as his backup.
Colts fans received good news over the weekend when Luck was activated from the PUP list, meaning the team expects him to be ready before Week 6. However, the timetable for his return still remains unclear. The Colts do not want Luck playing hurt again after he underwent surgery for an injury he suffered more than a season ago. They’re going to play it safe and think long-term.
